5Photo© indiatoday.inElena Rybakina crushes Aryna Sabalenka's 3-peat dream, clinches US Open crown
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Elena Rybakina has dethroned Aryna Sabalenka to become the new US Open champion, crushing the Belarusian’s bid for a historic three-peat at Flushing Meadows. In front of a packed house on Saturday, Rybakina produced a composed display to beat Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in two hours and 21 minutes.
Rybakina, the queen of aces, fittingly sealed her triumph with her signature weapon. She fired an ace on championship point before erupting in celebration, completing a stunning victory and claiming her maiden US Open crown.
The scenes on court could not have been more contrasting. While Rybakina soaked in the glory of her landmark triumph, Sabalenka was left to deal with the heartbreak, eventually venting her frustration by destroying her racket.
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