Gabriela Dabrowski lifts US Open title just over a year after battling cancer

Gabriela Dabrowski, right, and Erin Routliffe hold the US Open trophy (Frank Franklin II/AP) - (AP)

Gabriela Dabrowski claimed her second grand slam title at the US Open a year after battling cancer.

The Canadian and partner Erin Routliffe defeated top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova 6-4 6-4 to reclaim the women’s doubles crown two years after winning it for the first time.