Iga Swiatek on US Open title: The ‘sky is the limit’
Swiatek downed Ons Jabeur in straight sets to claim the US Open title.
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Naomi Osaka is on to the third round of the US Open.
The defending champion received a walkover in the second round after her opponent, Olga Danilovic, withdrew due to medical reasons.
The Serbian revealed on Instagram that she has been dealing with a “non-covid related viral illness” for the past few days.
In her place, Simona Halep was shuffled into Arthur Ashe stadium, where she advanced to the third round after defeating Kristina Kucova in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1.
Swiatek downed Ons Jabeur in straight sets to claim the US Open title.
Both have appeared in Grand Slam finals already this year.
Pegula sipped a beer in her press conference to "help ease the loss."
The Belarusia has not commented publicly on the war in Ukraine.