[Music] in a thrilling showdown at the Earth ashes Stadium Arena sabalan has finally realized her long awaited dream winning her maiden US Open title and the third Grand Slam on September 8 2024 the belarian star overcame America's Jessica Pula in a hard fought match putting the disappointment of the last year's final behind her with a straight set 7575 Victory Sabal Lanka laid flat on the court in celebration soaking in the moment of a remarkable achievement this Victory wasn't just about lifting the trophy it was Redemption for Sabal Lanka who lost last year's final and even smashed her racket in frustration but now with the US Open title finally in her hands Sabal Lanka's comeback story is complete and how did she celebrate it was by popping a champagne and sharing the joy with her teammate in the locker room Sabal Lanka's dominance on hard courts continues as she becomes the first woman since Angeli kber in 2016 to win both the Australian Open and the US Open in a single season her unbeaten streak on hardcourts at the Grand lands now stretches to 14 matches in her on courot interview sabalan was clearly emotional she expressed her pride in herself and her team saying it's always been a dream of mine and finally I got this beautiful trophy if you really work hard and sacrifice everything you will get your dream one day her victory over pigula came with a bit of drama after pigula got an early lead in the second set sabalan battled back from a 35 deficit showing once again why why she is one of the most resilient players in the game with this win Sabal Lanka sets herself for an exciting race for the year end number one ranking position challenging EA Swan tech for the cted spot the shoulder injury that kept her out of Wimbledon might have been a setback but it also gave her time to reset after the personal tragedy Sabal Lanka has truly emerged stronger than ever as for Jessica Pula the Fate for a first major title continues she fought valiantly in her first Grand Slam singles final but couldn't overcome Sabal Lanka's Relentless power pigula will no doubt be back for more but for now it's arena zalanka moment the woman who dominated 2024's hard quots winning both Australian Open and now the US Open a true Testament to resilience hard work and the spirit of a champion [Music] this is extra time extra time