Aryna Sabalenka Wins First US Open Title, Defeats Jessica Pegula
Pegula struggled with issues related to her rackets during the match.
Aryna Sabalenka is a Belarusian professional tennis player.
In a thrilling conclusion to the US Open, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka emerged victorious in the women’s final, defeating American sixth seed Jessica Pegula with scores of 7-5, 7-5.
This win marked Sabalenka's long-awaited first title at Flushing Meadows after coming close in previous years.
The match took place with the roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium closed due to heavy rain.
Sabalenka, who had faced a breakdown in both sets, showed remarkable resilience.
She managed to break Pegula’s serve in the final game, overcoming the enthusiastic support for Pegula from the home crowd.
Sabalenka’s performance was marked by her ability to come back strongly from difficult positions, demonstrating both power and precision.
Despite Pegula's efforts and a notable comeback attempt in the second set, Sabalenka’s dominance ultimately secured her the win.
Pegula, who had been in excellent form leading up to the final, struggled with issues related to her rackets during the match.
Although she made a strong push, she couldn’t match Sabalenka’s intensity and power.
This victory was a significant milestone for Sabalenka, adding to her Grand Slam achievements with her first US Open title and her third overall, including two Australian Open wins.
After the match, she celebrated with her team and expressed her gratitude to the crowd for their support.
As the US Open came to a close for the women’s tournament, all eyes turned to the men’s final.
Taylor Fritz is set to compete against Italian top seed Jannik Sinner, with hopes of ending a 21-year American men’s major drought.
