The year-end world No.1 produced dominant performances to reach three Grand Slam finals. Her most dominant showing came at the US Open, dropping only one set and beating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) in the final for her fourth career Grand Slam victory. She also reached the final at the French and Australian Opens, narrowly missing out in tight three-set matches against Coco Gauff and Madison Keys.
