In a high-stakes showdown under New York’s closed Arthur Ashe roof, Aryna Sabalenka powered through roaring crowds and rain delays to defeat American favorite Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in the #USOpen women’s final! The Belarusian star, dubbed the 'Queen of Comebacks,' flipped both sets after trailing early, sealing her first Flushing Meadows trophy with a mix of thunderous serves and *chef’s kiss* net precision. 💥
Pegula fought like a Marvel hero in the second set—rallying from 0-3 down to 5-3—but Sabalenka’s laser-focused forehand winner on break point (✨that line kiss tho✨) turned the tide. Cue the tears and courtside high-fives as Sabalenka claimed her third Grand Slam title! 🥳
Fun fact: The celeb-packed crowd cheered louder than a BTS concert, but even Pegula’s racket tension struggles couldn’t slow Sabalenka’s march to glory. 🎾💪
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