Coco Gauff won the US Open 2023 title after beating Aryna Sabalenka© AFP
Coco Gauff vs Aryna Sabalenka Highlights, US Open 2023 Women’s Singles Final: American teenager Coco Gauff came from behind to win the US Open on Saturday, clinching her first Grand Slam title with a battling win over Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus. Gauff, 19, produced a gutsy performance on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court to win 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in 2hr 6min to complete a fairytale transformation in her season’s fortunes. The sixth seed from Florida had gone into the final as the underdog against the hard-hitting second seed Sabalenka, who will become world number one in next week’s rankings. But with both players making a slew of mistakes throughout an error-strewn final watched by a record crowd of 28,143 it was Gauff who held her nerve when it mattered to seal a deserved victory.
Here are the Highlights of US Open 2023, Women’s Singles Final between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka:
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04:09 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Gauff has done it!
American teenager Coco Gauff came from behind to win the US Open on Saturday, clinching her first Grand Slam title with a battling win over Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus.
Gauff, 19, produced a gutsy performance on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court to win 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in 2hr 6min.
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03:53 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Almost there!
5-2 and another break for Coco Gauff! The resilience has been impressive from the youngster. What a performance!
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03:39 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Gauff 2 games away!
Gauff has broken Sabalenka’s serve once again. What is happening? Absolute beauty from the youngster and it is 4-1 in the 3rd set.
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03:29 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Gauff all the way!
An early break and a near perfect serve game – Coco Gauff is looking sensational. What a match from the youngster who is getting close to her first ever grand slam win.
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03:18 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Gauff wins second set!
She has done it! Coco Gauff wins the second set 6-3 and it is game on! Deciding set will be needed for the game and this is getting very very interesting.
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03:11 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Gauff on verge of winning 2nd set!
5-3 in the second set and Coco Gauff is within inches of winning it. A comeback to remember from the youngster and the crowd appreciates it!
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03:01 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Gauff all the way!
What a comeback by Coco Gauff! A break and 4-2 in favour of the youngster. She has recovered brilliantly in this match.
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02:40 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: 1-1 in second set!
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff started the second set in a similar way as they held their serves. 1-1 and this can get interesting.
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02:32 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Aryna Sabalenka wins 1st set!
Another break and the first set goes to Aryna Sabalenka! Coco Gauff was completely outplayed and Sabalenka won the set 6-2.
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02:21 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Aryna Sabalenka in control!
Aryna Sabalenka has held her serve and now, it is 4-2! Finally a bit of distance between them and Sabalenka will finally try to make it fast in the first set.
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02:16 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Aryna Sabalenka breaks again!
Another break! 3rd of the match! Sabalenka has taken the lead once again and it is 3-2 against Gauff in the first set.
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02:05 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Gauff returns!
It is business as usual till Coco Gauff fought back to break Sabalenka’s serve. It is 2-2 now and the Belarusian will have only herself to blame after 3 double faults.
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01:56 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: First break!
Early advantage to Aryna Sabalenka! The experienced player has broken the first game of the set and this lead can prove crucial.
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01:46 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Game on!
The final begins! The two players will be looking to start on a high. A win will see Aryna Sabalenka claim the No. 1 spot in the world.
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01:31 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Moments away from final!
We are moments away from the final. Huge opportunity for both players but the focus will be on the youngster Gauff who will be looking for a huge title.
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01:13 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: History beckons!
“I definitely, I believe, you know, in climate change,” Gauff said. “I think there are things we can do better.
“I know the tournaments are doing things to do better for the environment. Would I prefer it not happening in my match? 100%, yeah. I’m not gonna sit here and lie.
“I think that moments like this are history-defining moments. I prefer it not to happen in my match but I wasn’t pissed at the protesters. I know the stadium was because it just interrupted entertainment.
“Obviously I don’t want it to happen when I’m winning up 6-4, 1-0, and I wanted the momentum to keep going. But hey, if that’s what they felt they needed to do to get their voices heard, I can’t really get upset at it.”
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01:00 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: What Sabalenka said!
“I’m really proud of myself that I was able to turn around this game and get this win, because it was just incredible,” said Sabalenka.
“I was just, like, ‘Come on, keep trying, keep pushing, like, I don’t know, do something extra. Just try to turn around this match.'”
“It really means a lot to be in the final of the US Open for the first time,” she added.
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00:49 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Gauff’s moment!
American teenager Coco Gauff shrugged off a 49-minute stoppage caused by climate protesters to power into the US Open final on Thursday with a straight sets defeat of Karolina Muchova.
The 19-year-old from Florida advanced to her first final at Flushing Meadows after winning 6-4, 7-5 in a semi-final that took nearly three hours to complete due to disruption by protesters.
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00:37 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Aryna Sabalenka in the final!
Aryna Sabalenka fought back from the brink of defeat to overcome American 17th seed Madison Keys in a third-set tie-break and line up a US Open final against home favourite Coco Gauff.
Keys served for the match in the second set but incoming world number one Sabalenka overhauled the 2017 runner-up to win 0-6, 7-6 (7/1), 7-6 (10/5) to reach her second Grand Slam final.
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00:24 (IST)
US Open Women’s Singles Final Live: Hello and welcome!
Welcome to the coverage of the US Open 2023 women’s singles final between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka. While Sabalenka has won a Grand Slam title earlier, this is a massive opportunity for Gauff.
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