World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka wins US Open over American Jessica Pegula for third grand slam singles title

[Polybius]

Source: CNN

Aryna Sabalenka would not be denied hoisting the US Open championship trophy this year.

Sabalenka, the world No. 2 from Belarus, defeated American Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in front of a pro-US crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium to win the US Open for the first time.

This was the second year in a row Sabalenka reached the US Open final. A year ago, she lost to Coco Gauff, and the New York crowd was not on the Belarusian’s side, loudly pulling for the American.

Sabalenka admitted the crowd affected her in that 2023 final – and she had resolved that wouldn’t happen to her again.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/07/sport/us-open-final-pegula-sabalenka-spt-intl/index.html

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If an American couldn't win, then I'm glad it went to Sabalenka. She's an amazing athlete and humble person.

[SunSeeker]

1. Sadly, her Belarus is run by a hideous Putin puppet who abuses his own people.

I don't blame her for living in the US and staying the fuck out of Belarus.

[Polybius]

3. Absolutely!

She's a resident of Florida I believe.

[SunSeeker]

4. Yup. She bought a home in Miami. nt

[wolfie001]

2. I'm happy for her!

And glad she's able to stay here and not in that putin puppet's country.