world number two AR sabalenka claimed her first US Open Title by defeating American Jessica Pula ranked number six in straight sets 7 to5 7 to5 this Victory marked Sabal Lena's third Grand Slam win after the match sabalenka shared her excitement describing herself as super happy and expressing how special it was to win a Grand Slam in New York reflecting on her 2023 US Open loss to Coco go sabinka said she had learned how to manage the loud Arthur Ash Stadium crowd she felt much more love and motivation from the fans this time around the Belarusian player also redeemed herself after losing last year's final bouncing back in the second set against Pula despite initially losing five consecutive games this Victory marks sabala's sixth win over Pula with their most recent encounter happening last month in Cincinnati where sabalenka also won in straight sets despite the crowd of 24,000 mostly supporting pigula she found positives in her tournament run along with the $1.8 million prize pugula will become the world number three and the top American female player on the tour though disappointed with the loss Pula appreciated the support from her friends and family who were in the stands sabalenka emotional after winning expressed pride in herself and her team for overcoming past challenges and finally winning the trophy she also hinted at celebrating with drinks to enjoy the moment of relief and joy