Playing in her fourth consecutive Grand Slam final on hard courts, second seed Aryna Sabalenka fought past first-time major finalist Jessica Pegula 7-5 7-5 to claim the 2024 US Open title, a year after finishing as the runner-up to Coco Gauff at Flushing Meadows.
The sixth-seeded Pegula initially took a 2-1 lead with a break of serve, but Sabalenka swiftly neutralized that advantage, winning four games in a row to secure a 5-2 lead. Just when it seemed Sabalenka’s powerful serves and deep forehands were steering her toward a first-set victory, Pegula rallied with the crowd’s support, winning three consecutive games to level the score at 5-5.