Alexander Zverev showed what ‘in the zone’ means during US Open final

Elena Rybakina emerged victorious in the US Open final, defeating Elena Sabalenka, who had been the world's No. 1 player and two-time defending champion. The 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 win marked Rybakina's first Grand Slam title and her second WTA Finals title. Rybakina, who took Sabalenka's No. 1 ranking during the fortnight leading up to the match, dominated the final set, accumulating 103 points to Sabalenka's 90.

Sabalenka acknowledged the difficulty of controlling her emotions in the final of a Grand Slam but remained apologetic. The intense rivalry between the two players, who are considered the finest in women's tennis, culminated in a hard-fought battle.