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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Aryna Sabalenka keeps emotions in check to retain US Open crown

Aryna Sabalenka hugs the US Open trophy (Yuki Iwamura/AP) - (AP)

Aryna Sabalenka left her emotions for the end of the US Open final as she put her grand slam demons behind her with victory over Amanda Anisimova.

When a final backhand from Anisimova drifted just wide, Sabalenka dropped to her knees behind the baseline and sobbed in delight and relief, a fourth slam title finally achieved at the third time of asking.

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