In the US Open women's final for the second consecutive year, Aryna Sabalenka broke through with her first championship after defeating Jessica Pegula in straight sets on Saturday, 7-5, 7-5.
No. 2 seed Sabalenka didn’t overpower No. 6 Pegula with her serve and groundstrokes as she did in her semifinal victory over Emma Navarro on Thursday. But her poised shotmaking and strong stroke neutralized an excellent defensive effort from Pegula, who frustrated Sabalenka with her returns.
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After winning a tough first set in which she showed some frustration at her inability to put Pegula away, Sabalenka looked as if she would cruise to a second set, taking a 3-0 lead.