Aryna Sabalenka came from a set down and capitalized on 17 aces and a late overpowering stroke to defeat Elena Rybakina 4\u002D6, 6\u002D3, 6\u002D4 and win her first Grand…
It was the first Grand Slam final for Sabalenka, the tournament’s fifth seed. She captured the championship in two hours, 28 minutes on her fourth match point when Rybakina’s forehand went long.Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
“I actually feel happy that I lost those matches, so right now I can be a different player and just different Aryna.” In all, Sabalenka hit more aces and winners . Her 17 aces were the second most in a WTA Tour final since 2008.“I would say that not many girls can put me really under the pressure,” Rybakina told reporters. “Against her, it’s not easy because she has a great serve and she plays really aggressive. Her ball is coming very heavy. There is maybe few girls who plays like this.
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