More from US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka on her emotions after winning the tournament: “Everything I’m thinking, I remember all those tough losses in the past here and it’s going to sound easy but never give up on your dream and just keep trying, keep working hard.
“If you’re really working hard sacrificing everything for your dream, you’re going to get it one day. I’m just super proud of myself. I never say that but I’m super proud of myself, I’m super proud of my team that no matter what, which situation we were facing this season and in the past, we were able to go through it and get all those beautiful trophies.”
On what the support of her team means to her: “That’s everything, let’s be honest without them it wouldn’t be me and I wouldn’t exist and as I always say without me you guys wouldn’t exist too so you’re welcome!
“No, no, I love you guys. Your support is everything and you’re my family and I cannot imagine my tennis life and my personal life without you. I love you guys, I don’t say it often but I will say it loud, thank you for being you.”
On the crowd: “Honestly guys, thank you. I heard a lot of support. You were cheering for me on those good moments but of course I expected you to cheer for Jessica. I wouldn’t be normal if you were to cheer for me.
“Thank you so much for all this support throughout this incredible two weeks. You guys are really amazing and you make this place very special and very enjoyable to play so thank you very much again, you guys are amazing.”
