Aryna Sabalenka experienced a frustrating loss in the US Open final, falling 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to Elena Rybakina and missing out on a historic three-peat.
Sabalenka committed 35 unforced errors and received a code violation in the opening set after launching a ball into the stands during an emotional 2-hour, 21-minute match.
Despite her on-court frustration and tearful runner-up speech, Sabalenka congratulated Rybakina and expressed resolve to come back stronger next season.