Incredible Gauff caps dream week on home soil, overcomes Sabalenka in thrilling US Open final to secure her first Grand Slam title
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Coco Gauff
maintained her composure and came from a set down to defeat Aryna Sabalenka
2-6, 6-3, 6-3, securing her first Grand Slam title at the US Open.
Perhaps the
perfect final that could have unfolded in the women's draw. On one side was the
crowd favorite, Coco Gauff, who is currently experiencing the best moment of
her career with two titles in the last month and a remarkable 17-1 record since
the start of the hardcourt swing.
The
American defeated world No. 10 Karolina Muchova 6-4, 7-5 in the semifinals. On the other side was the Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, who had confidently claimed during
the week that she would become the new world No. 1 for the first time in her
career after Swiatek's defeat.
The first
set began in the worst possible way for Gauff, losing her serve in the first
game, and Sabalenka took a 2-0 lead on her serve. Coco recovered the next two
games to level the score, capitalizing on her second break point opportunity.
From there,
the Belarusian was superior in crucial moments, winning the next four games,
including two breaks, to take the set 6-2.
Sabalenka
played aggressively, hitting 8 winners but committing 14 unforced errors. Gauff
was mostly playing from a defensive position, conceding the initiative to her
opponent, and recorded only three winners against 10 unforced errors, most of
them from her forehand side.
Sabalenka
tried to play deep to avoid giving Gauff opportunities to attack and approached
the net 8 times, winning only 50% of the points.
In the
second set, Gauff didn't lose her concentration and reacted by breaking in the
fourth game. She later extended her lead to 4-1 on her serve. Although
Sabalenka defended her next two service games successfully, Gauff remained
steady and held her own service game to take the set 6-3.
In the
third set, Sabalenka started losing control against Gauff's strong defense. Her
shots became less effective, leading to several unforced errors. The American
teenager secured two consecutive breaks and didn't hesitate on her own serve to
go up 4-0 in just 22 minutes.
Gauff had
the dream week of her career, becoming the fourth American in the 21st century
to secure the title, the first since 2017, and will become world No. 3 starting
Monday.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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