Sabalenka (2) vs Gauff (6)
Gauff has come on tremendously since her Wimbledon first round exit. Titles in Washington and Cincy and now her first US Open final.
The American was overwhelmed in her first slam final, the 2022 RG championship match. Since then, she’s shaken up her coaching team, adding Gilbert into the mix, and worked on her serve and forehand.
She’s also got a healthy perspective, acknowledging there is far more pressure in the world than being a professional tennis player.
Her opponent, Sabalenka has also come a long way recently. She’ll be world. No.1 on Monday. The Australian Open trophy now sits in her cabinet. After two failed US Open semis, she ‘s now into the final.
Both players have a great chance to win this. Namely because their games negate the others. Sabalenka is the ultra aggressive one, Gauff the human backboard. Whoever executes their respective style better should win.
It probably won’t be so straightforward, though. This could be a royal mess. Both women have a lot at stake. Sabalenka would like to begin her reign at No.1 coming off a fresh slam win. Gauff is the next big USTA hope in the women’s game and this is her chance to deliver on the hype.
However it plays out, it’ll be fascinating stuff. The two best players right now playing in the final. Championship matches often fail to live up to expectation, but we have a decent chance here of getting something worth watching.
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