Gauff comeback to claim Open triumph

American teenager Coco Gauff came back from a first set drubbing to win the US Open 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 over Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday.

Gauff, who has only once before made a slam final, in 2022 in Paris, claimed her first title in a little over two hours on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

“It means so much to me,” Gauff said during the trophy presentation.

Coco Gauff wins her first Grand Slam. Photo: Roger Parker International Sports Fotos Ltd

“I feel like I’m a little bit in shock in this moment. That French Open loss was a heartbreak for me, but I realised God puts you through tribulations and trials, and that makes this moment even sweeter than I could imagine.

“My dad took me to this tournament, sitting right there, watching Venus and Serena compete, so it’s really incredible to be here on this stage.”

Coco Gauff kisses the trophy after her win. Photo: Roger Parker International Sports Fotos Ltd
Peter Rowe

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