Aryna Sabalenka crowns the US Open winner after a gripping finale

Von Kl Redaktion

An emotional roller coaster ride culminated in New York on Sunday when Aryna Sabalenka secured the US Open title in Aryhur Ashe Stadium. After an exciting final, which was characterized by intensive competition and thrill, the Belarusian player defeated the American Jessica Pegula 7: 5, 7: 5 and secured her third Grand Slam victory.

Sabalenka, who went to the tournament as a favorite, showed an impressive performance and also kept the nerves in critical moments. In contrast to her previous appearance in a Grand Slam final, where she played a clear lead, she now demonstrated determination and strength.

The pressure of the game

Jessica Pegula, who was in her first Grand Slam final, fought hard to take your chance of using the title. At the beginning of the game, she showed some excellent moves and was able to lose Sabalenka the serve. The audience was enthusiastic and supported Pegula loudly, which made the atmosphere in the stadium even more electrifying.

But Sabalenka did not give up. With her explosive style of play and aggressive blows, she managed to fight back after giving up a 3-0 lead in the second set and was 3: 5 behind. "I wish she had only left me one sentence," Pegula remarked after the game and recognized the pressure under which she had stood.

The audience dynamics that supported Pegula and influenced the intensity of the game. When they were on the pitch, it was driven by over 23,000 spectators who accompanied each movement with loud applause. The popular basketball star Stephen Curry was sitting in the front row and could not hide his excitement when Pegula tried to catch up.

A long way to the Triumph

Sabalenka itself in her statements remembered the heights and depths of recent years. "I went through my head what I experienced here last year," she said, reflecting on the painful loss she had previously suffered. This time the experience seemed to be used, since she not only reacted to numerous setbacks, but also successfully convert residues in crucial moments.

At the end of the game it was the last serve that brought the decision. Sabalenka used her second match ball and the jubilation that followed, showed the relief and pride of her victory. Overwhelmed by her emotions, she fell to the ground and hid her face in her hands. "Oh my god, I am speechless," she said at the award ceremony, while she again admired the shine of the trophy.

Sabalenka’s victory is not only a personal triumph, but also confirmation of your extraordinary skills on the tennis court. While Pegula focuses on her outstanding performance in the tournament and the opportunity to learn from this experience, the world of Sabalenka has now had another Grand Slam victory on its impressive list.