
Aryna Sabalenka thanks Billie Jean King after Australian Open win
It's Sabalenka's first title.
Shelby Rogers came from behind to upset No. 1 Ashleigh Barty 6-2, 1-6, 7-6(5) in the third round of the US Open on Saturday, making her the last American woman standing at the tournament.
The 28-year-old battled back from a 5-2 deficit in the third set, forcing a dramatic final set tiebreak.
Believe it, Shelby!
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 5, 2021
Shelby Rogers upsets No. 1 Ash Barty in a thrilling comeback in Ashe! #USOpen pic.twitter.com/bPkjsAfNlO
The win was Rogers’ first over Barty, who was 4-0 in their previous matchups.
“I think tonight going on the court, I told myself I didn’t want to lose the same way I lost the last five times against her,” Rogers said after the match. “I just tried to do things a little bit differently. In the first set I mixed in some high balls, I was super patient with her slice because she’s not going to miss one very often. I know that very well.”
Rogers will next play 18-year-old Emma Raducanu of Britain in the Round of 16.
It's Sabalenka's first title.
Instead, she'll set her sights on the doubles bracket.
Pegula is the last American woman standing.
Both lost in straight sets.
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