TENNIS
Coco Gauff wins US Open: American beats Aryna Sabalenka
The tennis prodigy has clinched her first-ever Grand Slam title with a dramatic victory over the Belarusian.
A journalist, soccer fanatic and Shrewsbury Town fan, Will’s love for the game has withstood countless playoff final losses. After graduating from the University of Liverpool he wrote for a number of British publications before joining AS USA in 2020. His work focuses on the Premier League, LaLiga, MLS, Liga MX and the global game.
Update:
American sensation Coco Gauff has won the US Open after a three-set victory over Aryna Sabalenka.
The 19-year-old has soared to the peak of the game and secures her first-ever Grand Slam title win. Gauff came into the tournament in New York as the sixth seed and faced the number two in the final.
ABSOLUTE JOY! pic.twitter.com/RB6LTzlEml
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 9, 2023
After a dramatic final set Gauff clinched the title with a fierce backhand that proved decisive. Four years after she made headlines around the world by debuting at Wimbledon at the age of just 15, Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam winner.