Arena sabalenka clinched her first US Open title defeating Jessica pegula in two straight sets this win marks sabala's third Grand Slam Victory adding to her impressive two Australian Open titles She's Not Just winning matches she's winning hearts and earning a cool $3.6 million in prize money let's not forget pegula who made her first major final appearance she's been on fire winning 15 out of her last 17 matches pegula took home $1.8 million as run up making her Mark in tennis history as well this year's US Open is special it's the 50th anniversary of equal prize money for men and women Sabal Lena's Victory is a powerful reminder of the incredible talent in women's tennis today so here's to Arena sabalenka a true champion and a force to be reckoned with like share and subscribe