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NOW: Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-3 6-2 to win US Open women's singles title
American sixth seed Gauff wins first Grand Slam title
Belarusian Sabalenka was bidding for second major after Australian Open win in January
Second seed Sabalenka will replace Iga Swiatek as world number one at end of tournament
Gauff 2-6 6-3 6-2 Sabalenka
Russell Fuller
Tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
The girl who took her first baby steps on the courts of Wimbledon at the age of 15 has just come of age at the US Open.
The future of American tennis. The future of the women’s game.
Gauff 2-6 6-3 6-2 Sabalenka
Image source, Getty ImagesGOT IT!
Gauff falls to the floor as she sends the backhand passing shot whistling past Sabalenka.
The Belarusian comes around the net to hug her opponent and there's emotional scenes as Gauff leans on her racquet and bursts into tears.
She had to come from behind to get there but get there she did and what a moment for the American.
Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion.
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Flushing Meadows
The crowd are on their feet! They think it's all over...
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Wide.
Three Championship points for 19-year-old America Gauff.
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Sabalenka can't believe it, another forehand long and that pretty much sums up these second two sets for her.
Every point is met with rapturous applause. 30-0.
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Jeff Tarango
Former American tennis player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
It is incredible the ups and downs of Aryna Sabalenka. When she’s on, she’s unbeatable but then she goes to the point where she can’t make her most basic shots.
*Gauff 2-6 6-3 5-2 Sabalenka
She's got it!
A stunning double-handed backhand tees up the winner for Gauff as Sabalenka can only fling a racquet at it and Gauff slams the forehand across court.
A fist pump towards her box is the only sign of emotion as she heads to her seat for what could be the final time this match.
Gauff is serving for her first ever Grand Slam title.
Gauff 2-6 6-3 4-2 Sabalenka*
Image source, Getty ImagesGauff immediately with the opportunity to recover that double break as Sabalenka double faults for 15-40!
What a moment in the match for the 19-year-old.
Gauff 2-6 6-3 4-2 Sabalenka*
An enormous point from Gauff for 15-30 as the clock ticks over the two hour mark.
A monster rally from the baseline and Sabalenka sends her forehand long. She fumes towards her box.
Gauff 2-6 6-3 4-2 Sabalenka*
Russell Fuller
Tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
This is the point of the match where things start to get very tense.
Gauff 2-6 6-3 4-2 Sabalenka*
Image source, Getty ImagesEeeeek. Gauff misses the forehand as she tries to get some extra zip on it but it sails wide.
Tense stuff.
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Now then, is there drama left in this one yet?
Sabalenka has two break points.
*Gauff 2-6 6-3 4-1 Sabalenka
Few stretches from Sabalenka and looks like we're about ready to get cracking at the business end of this deciding set.
*Gauff 2-6 6-3 4-1 Sabalenka
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Coco Gauff knows this will halt her momentum, and she's had such fantastic momentum for the latter part of this match.
She does not want to start losing her rhythm so it's a smart idea, getting hold of practice balls.
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Sabalenka is having a medical time out and it looks like it's the inner left thigh that it giving her jip.
*Gauff 2-6 6-3 4-1 Sabalenka
Jeff Tarango
Former American tennis player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
It took Gauff a set to get used to Sabalenka's pace and she's just early now.
Even Sabalenka's hardest shots, Gauff is taking a step in and not allowing her as much time.
Gauff just has to keep the medal to the metal.
*Gauff 2-6 6-3 4-1 Sabalenka
Image source, Getty ImagesSabalenka secures the hold but it looks like she has had to call out the physio.
Gauff 2-6 6-3 4-0 Sabalenka*
A double fault and a wayward shot and Sabalenka has let Gauff into her service game.
Sabalenka puts her hand to her face then goes to wipe it with her towel. She looks stressed.
Gauff 2-6 6-3 4-0 Sabalenka*
Sabalenka had to come back from the brink in her semi-final against Madison Keys, saving match point and going on to win.
She races out to 40-0.
Gauff 2-6 6-3 4-0 Sabalenka*
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
There is absolutely zero compromise in Sabalenka game. There seems to be no ability to slow it down a bit.