‘It means a lot’ – Aryna Sabalenka achieves redemption with US Open win

The Belarusian lost last year’s final to Coco Gauff in New York.

Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion for the first time (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka was proud to be able to make her fairy-tale of New York come true as she earned US Open redemption by winning the women’s title.

The Belarusian suffered one of her darkest days when she lost last year’s final to Coco Gauff.