Semi-finals: Defeated Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 3–6, 6–1, 6–4. "I needed to go all in to change the momentum," Swiatek said. "I felt a huge difference between the first set and the last two. I'm pretty happy that I got my level of energy up a little bit." AFP
ONS JABEUR ROAD TO US OPEN FINAL: First round: Defeated Madison Brengle of the United States 7-5, 6-2. “It was tricky the whole match,” Jabeur said. “I had a lot of opportunities to break her serve. She's not a big server, so I always knew I had to really just put the ball in and put pressure [on her] so I can get more and more [opportunities]." AP
Second round: Defeated Elizabeth Mandlik of the United States 7-5, 6-2. "Just happy that I managed the conditions," said Jabeur. "Was kind of tough to deal with the humidity, but hopefully I will improve even better and play even better in the third round."
Third round: Defeated Shelby Rogers of the United States 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. "Crazy, crazy match,” Jabeur said. “Shelby plays really well. It was difficult to adapt to how well she was playing. I was happy that I kept fighting to the end and got the win.” AFP
Fourth round: Beat Veronika Kudermetova of Russia 7-6, 6-4. “It was a very difficult match," said Jabeur. “At the beginning she was 5-2 up and it's very tough to play her, very frustrating for me, but I had to accept it and keep building. In the end, everything clicked together." AFP
Quarter-finals: Defeated Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia 6-4, 7-6. “I’m just trying to do my job here and hopefully I’ll inspire more and more generations from Africa. It really means a lot to me," said Jabuer. “Definitely I believe more in myself. I made it to the final at Wimbledon so I believe I can make it another time." USA TODAY Sports
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur celebrates after winning against France's Caroline Garcia during their 2022 US Open Tennis tournament women's singles semi-final match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, on September 8, 2022. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)
IGA SWIATEK ROAD TO US OPEN FINAL: First round: Defeated Jasmine Paolini of Italy 6–3, 6–0. "I really like playing these first matches because [they’re] good tests for me. I can find my rhythm," said Swiatek. "The last few tournaments I’ve started with byes, so it’s great to be able to play some matches." AP
Second round: Defeated Sloane Stephens of the United States 6–3, 6–2. Swiatek said of playing on Arthur Ashe Stadium for first time: "I just tried to have the same kind of motivation and attitude as on any other court as it's the best way for me to perform well but for sure it’s a lot. It’s a dream come true." USA TODAY Sports
Third round: Defeated Lauren Davis of the United States 6–3, 6–4. “Well, for sure it wasn't as smooth as in first and second round," Swiatek said. "She played totally differently than most of the players, which threw me a little bit off the rhythm. But I'm happy I was fighting until the end.” AFP
Fourth round: Defeated Jule Niemeier of Germany 2–6, 6–4, 6–0. “I’m just proud that I didn’t lose hope,” Swiatek said. “I had a hard time pushing her back. I’m pretty glad it worked. I used my experience to keep my level the whole match.” AFP
Quarter-finals: Defeated Jessica Pegula of the United States 6–3, 7–6. “I’m super proud of myself. My goal, basically, is to be consistent,” Swiatek said. “I remember when I was an underdog and every match like that was surreal. Now it feels pretty routine.” Reuters
Semi-finals: Defeated Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 3–6, 6–1, 6–4. "I needed to go all in to change the momentum," Swiatek said. "I felt a huge difference between the first set and the last two. I'm pretty happy that I got my level of energy up a little bit." AFP
ONS JABEUR ROAD TO US OPEN FINAL: First round: Defeated Madison Brengle of the United States 7-5, 6-2. “It was tricky the whole match,” Jabeur said. “I had a lot of opportunities to break her serve. She's not a big server, so I always knew I had to really just put the ball in and put pressure [on her] so I can get more and more [opportunities]." AP
Second round: Defeated Elizabeth Mandlik of the United States 7-5, 6-2. "Just happy that I managed the conditions," said Jabeur. "Was kind of tough to deal with the humidity, but hopefully I will improve even better and play even better in the third round."
Third round: Defeated Shelby Rogers of the United States 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. "Crazy, crazy match,” Jabeur said. “Shelby plays really well. It was difficult to adapt to how well she was playing. I was happy that I kept fighting to the end and got the win.” AFP
Fourth round: Beat Veronika Kudermetova of Russia 7-6, 6-4. “It was a very difficult match," said Jabeur. “At the beginning she was 5-2 up and it's very tough to play her, very frustrating for me, but I had to accept it and keep building. In the end, everything clicked together." AFP
Quarter-finals: Defeated Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia 6-4, 7-6. “I’m just trying to do my job here and hopefully I’ll inspire more and more generations from Africa. It really means a lot to me," said Jabuer. “Definitely I believe more in myself. I made it to the final at Wimbledon so I believe I can make it another time." USA TODAY Sports
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur celebrates after winning against France's Caroline Garcia during their 2022 US Open Tennis tournament women's singles semi-final match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, on September 8, 2022. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)
IGA SWIATEK ROAD TO US OPEN FINAL: First round: Defeated Jasmine Paolini of Italy 6–3, 6–0. "I really like playing these first matches because [they’re] good tests for me. I can find my rhythm," said Swiatek. "The last few tournaments I’ve started with byes, so it’s great to be able to play some matches." AP
Second round: Defeated Sloane Stephens of the United States 6–3, 6–2. Swiatek said of playing on Arthur Ashe Stadium for first time: "I just tried to have the same kind of motivation and attitude as on any other court as it's the best way for me to perform well but for sure it’s a lot. It’s a dream come true." USA TODAY Sports
Third round: Defeated Lauren Davis of the United States 6–3, 6–4. “Well, for sure it wasn't as smooth as in first and second round," Swiatek said. "She played totally differently than most of the players, which threw me a little bit off the rhythm. But I'm happy I was fighting until the end.” AFP
Fourth round: Defeated Jule Niemeier of Germany 2–6, 6–4, 6–0. “I’m just proud that I didn’t lose hope,” Swiatek said. “I had a hard time pushing her back. I’m pretty glad it worked. I used my experience to keep my level the whole match.” AFP
Quarter-finals: Defeated Jessica Pegula of the United States 6–3, 7–6. “I’m super proud of myself. My goal, basically, is to be consistent,” Swiatek said. “I remember when I was an underdog and every match like that was surreal. Now it feels pretty routine.” Reuters
Semi-finals: Defeated Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 3–6, 6–1, 6–4. "I needed to go all in to change the momentum," Swiatek said. "I felt a huge difference between the first set and the last two. I'm pretty happy that I got my level of energy up a little bit." AFP
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