Summary

  • Bianca Andreescu beats Serena Williams 6-3 7-5 to win US Open women's singles title

  • Canada's Andreescu, 19, wins maiden Grand Slam title

  • American Williams had been aiming for record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title

  • Get involved: #bbctennis

  • Earlier, Britain's Jamie Murray and Bethanie Mattek-Sands beat Chan Hao-ching and Michael Venus 6-2 6-3 in US Open mixed doubles final

  • Click on the button at top of page to listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary

  1. Postpublished at 23:42 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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    And that, my friends, is everything from us tonight. What a night.

    You can read the report from tonight's epic final here.

    We will be back tomorrow night for the men's final - Rafael Nadal v Daniil Medvedev - from 20:45 BST.

    Until then, goodnight!

    Bianca Andreescu kisses the US Open trophyImage source, Getty Images
  2. Going for gold...published at 23:39 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

    The Mayor of Toronto has revealed that the Toronto sign in the city's Nathan Phillips Square will be lit in gold tonight.

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  3. The Prime Minister approves...published at 23:36 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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    (No, not Boris...)

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  4. The passing of the baton?published at 23:33 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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    Serena Williams and Bianca AndreescuImage source, Getty Images

    I wonder what they said to each other?

  5. Stat-tasticpublished at 23:30 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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    Aces

    Andreescu - 5

    Williams - 9

    Double faults

    Andreescu - 3

    Williams - 8

    Winners

    Andreescu - 18

    Williams - 33

    Unforced errors

    Andreescu - 17

    Williams - 33

  6. Postpublished at 23:27 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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  7. One for the family albumpublished at 23:24 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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    Andreescu kisses trophyImage source, Getty Images
  8. Postpublished at 23:22 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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    More from Andreescu on what she had to overcome: Definitely the crowd. I know you guys wanted Serena to win, so I’m so sorry.

    "Obviously it was expected for Serena to fight back but I just tried my best to block everything out. I’m just glad with how I managed.

    "Last year wasn’t an easy period in my life with injuries but I persevered and told myself not to give up.

    "I just keep telling myself, kept working hard and keep the momentum. Hopefully I can keep going.”

    Bianca AndreescuImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 23:21 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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    Bianca Andreescu speaking on the court: “It’s so hard to explain in words but I’m just beyond grateful and truly blessed. I’ve worked really, really hard for this moment.

    "This year has been a dream come true. Being able to play on this stage against Serena, a true legend of the sport, is amazing.

    It wasn’t easy at all. I tried to prepare my best like I do every match, I tried not to focus on who I’m playing. I’m really proud of how I dealt with everything.”

    Bianca AndreescuImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 23:20 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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    And now to hear from the champion.

  11. Postpublished at 23:18 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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    More from Serena: "I just feel really honoured to be out here and I’m so proud that I’m even competing at this level after 20 years.

    "My team has been so supportive through all the ups and downs and down and downs and downs! Hopefully we will have some ups soon."

  12. Postpublished at 23:17 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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    Serena Williams speaking on court: "I was just fighting at that point [at 5-1 down in the second set], trying to stay out there a little bit longer. The fans started cheering so hard and it made me feel better and fight a bit more.

    "Bianca played an unbelievable match, I am so proud and happy for you. It was incredible tennis out there. If anyone could win this, outside of Venus, I'm happy it's Bianca."

    Bianca Andreescu and Serena WilliamsImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 23:16 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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    Let's hear what Serena Williams has got to say...

  14. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 23:15 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

    #bbctennis

    Nicola: Nerves of steel thought once that first championship point had gone and all the momentum was with Serena that this was going to be Serena's come back but Andreescu was never going to let that happen..what a match

    Sulaimon: I can't believe I am saying this, but I don't think Serena Williams will ever win a grand slam title again. Bianca Andreescu deserves all the accolades she gets.

    Skully: Well done to Andreescu but as a single mother I can only take my hat off to my angel Serena. Always a legend

  15. Postpublished at 23:11 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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  16. Postpublished at 23:10 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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    Jeff Tarango
    Former professional tennis player on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I think Serena will pull it together. I don't have any doubt. She's going to be back, she's not going to give up.

  17. Postpublished at 23:09 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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    Andreescu is sat in her chair with barely an expression on her face.

    She's absolutely stunned.

  18. 'We ran out of superlatives'published at 23:08 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

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    David Law
    BBC Radio 5 Live tennis commentator at Flushing Meadows

    Andreescu was just magnificent for the first set-and-a-half. We ran out of superlatives to describe the way she was playing.

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 23:06 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

    #bbctennis

    Sho: Massive credit to Andreescu for recovering after dropping that 5-1 lead in the second set. Could've easily collapsed but refocused and got it done. Mental strength of a champion.

    Andrew Priestly: The weight of 24 tells again!

  20. Postpublished at 23:05 British Summer Time 7 September 2019

    Andreescu 6-3 7-5 Williams

    Jeff Tarango
    Former professional tennis player on BBC Radio 5 Live

    She better get used to the spotlight, because it's going to be on her for a very long time.