Iga Swiatek became a three-time Grand Slam champion on Saturday as she beat Ons Jabeur in the US Open final.
The world number one back up her second Roland Garros title from earlier this year with a 6-2 7-6 (5) victory in New York.
Swiatek is now a three-time Grand Slam champion
The 21-year-old is the undisputed best player in women's tennis right now, having won a remarkable seven titles in total this season and went on a 37-match unbeaten run.
Even though she has the world at her feet, Swiatek is not immune from being starstruck.
Friends star Matthew Perry was among the famous face inside the Arthur Ashe Stadium and the US Open champion posted a funny GIF after the match on Twitter of his character Chandler.
She posted it with the caption: "Me when I really wanted to be focused but I saw @MatthewPerry on the screen during the changeover. Could this BE any more exciting?"
Even though she is world number one, Swiatek had not been in the best form ahead of the Grand Slam and was very vocal about her dislike for the US Open balls.
She twice had to come from a set down on her way to the final and, after appearing in total control for a set and a half against Jabeur, really had to scrap to make it over the line.
Perry was among the famous faces attending the US Open final
It was heartbreak again for Jabeur, who lost in the Wimbledon final this year too
"For sure, (at) Roland Garros I always feel like I have more control and I feel like Philippe Chatrier is kind of my place," she said.
"Here on (Arthur) Ashe, I still need to figure out the atmosphere. I wasn't sure before the match if this is actually my place."
When Jabeur's final shot flew out to hand her the title, Swiatek collapsed to the court and was in tears as she celebrated with her team before telling the crowd: "It's New York, it's so loud, so crazy. I'm so proud that I could handle it mentally."
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