Aryna Sabalenka overcame the heartbreak of losing last year's title by finally landing the US Open title with victory against home hope Jessica Pegula on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sabalenka, who lost out to Coco Gauff 12 months ago, earned redemption as she landed the big one in New York with a dramatic 7-5 7-5 victory against Pegula on Saturday.It is her second Grand Slam title of the year, following victory in Australia, and third in total as she proved herself to be the best hard-court player in the world, with few able to match her prowess in these conditions.
So much emotion, so much accomplished @SabalenkaA | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/6ArvsLEkwo
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2024
Sabalenka, 26, became the first woman since Angelique Kerber in 2016 to capture both hardcourt majors in the same season. The Belarusian showcased her power, smashing 40 winners to overcome Pegula’s relentless fightback. Pegula, who had defeated world number one Iga Swiatek and battled from a set down to beat Karolina Muchova in the semi-final, was no match for Sabalenka’s intensity.
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