Coco Gauff sent a heart-warming message to runner-up Jessica Pegula following the American’s defeat against Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final on Saturday.
Pegula was comfortably brushed aside by the Belarusian, who took home her second Grand Slam of the year with a classy performance on Arthur Ashe.
Sabalenka dropped just one set throughout the entire tournament, with Pegula having to settle for second place in her first-ever Grand Slam final.
But despite the heartbreak of losing in a home Slam final, Pegula has been praised for her showing in New York, with the 2023 US Open champion leading the charge.
During an emotional Instagram post, Pegula said: “Getting to reflect the last few days and just want to say thank you for all the support. What a crazy journey this is and continues to be…trust yourself and the work you do, promise it pays off.”
The 30-year-old’s post was met by a wave of congratulatory responses, with Gauff taking the time to write: “Amazing tournament,” accompanied by two red love heart emojis.
