"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.
- And that, my friends, is everything from us tonight. What a night.We will be back tomorrow night for the men's final - Rafael Nadal v Daniil Medvedev - from 20:45 BST.Until then, goodnight!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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The Toronto sign will be lit in gold tonight to celebrate @BAndreescu_’s historic win at the #USOpen. Toronto is celebrating this victory and looking forward to a career filled with many more. #SheTheNorth1,376 people are talking about this(No, not Boris...)Social embed from twitter
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You’ve made history and made a whole country very proud. #SheTheNorth twitter.com/tenniscanada/s…4,761 people are talking about thisI wonder what they said to each other?AcesAndreescu - 5Williams - 9Double faultsAndreescu - 3Williams - 8WinnersAndreescu - 18Williams - 33Unforced errorsAndreescu - 17Williams - 33Social embed from twitter
Last year I saw Bianca so upset after losing first round qualifying in @usopen . This year she is the champion. Amazing what a year can do. One of the most resilient (and nicest) people I know @Bandreescu_ congrats girl
194 people are talking about thisMore 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 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.”And now to hear from the champion.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."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."Let's hear what Serena Williams has got to say...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 matchSulaimon: 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 legendSocial embed from twitter
