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Iga Swiatek, world number one, defeated Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in the U.S. Open final on Saturday, claiming her first title at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam title.
Swiatek of Poland collapsed on her back and covered her face with her hands after winning the tight second-set tiebreak after fifth seed Jabeur’s shot sailed long.
Swiatek, a two-time French Open champion, won her first Grand Slam title on hard court, and she is the first Polish woman to do so.
“I really needed to stay composed and focused on the goals, and at this tournament it was really challenging,” Swiatek said during the on-court trophy ceremony.
“It’s New York, it’s so loud, it’s so crazy. There were so many temptations in the city … I’m so proud I could handle it mentally.”
Swiatek will leave New York with a $2.6 million winner’s cheque in addition to the trophy.
“I’m glad it’s not in cash,” she said, drawing laughter from the sold-out crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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