Aryna Sabalenka Wins First US Open Title, Third Grand Slam of 2024, Defeats Pegula 7-5, 7-5

Sep 7, 2024, 10:16 PM

Aryna Sabalenka has won her first US Open title, defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in the final. This victory marks Sabalenka's third Grand Slam title and her second major win of the year, having previously won the Australian Open. The 26-year-old Belarusian, who is currently ranked world No. 2, secured the win in a hard-fought match against Pegula, who was competing in her first major final. Sabalenka will take home $3.8 million in prize money. This win solidifies her position as one of the top players in women's tennis, with three Grand Slam titles to her name. Notably, Sabalenka has been undefeated in hardcourt Slams this year and had a 25% chance of winning the US Open 2024.