A pair of victories have already been decided at the US Open. Recently, Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez and Japan’s Tokito Oda secured a surprising win in the men’s wheelchair doubles final, defeating top-seeded British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid 6-1, 2-6, 10-6.
Earlier on Friday, Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe claimed the women’s doubles title, repeating their 2023 New York triumph. The third-seeded Canadian-New Zealand duo overcame top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-4 in the final on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
For Dabrowski, the win held particular significance. The 33-year-old shared late last year that she had undergone treatment for breast cancer in 2024, postponing surgery to compete at Wimbledon. After months away from the sport and battling injuries, she described her return to victory as a “wild ride.” “Cancer, broken ribs for both of us—it was intense,” she said. “I’m really proud. It wasn’t easy.”
Townsend, meanwhile, was a notable figure in this year’s tournament. Her second-round singles match against Jelena Ostapenko sparked controversy when Ostapenko accused her of lacking “class” and “education.” Ostapenko later apologized, citing English as her second language, while Townsend stated she didn’t perceive racist intent but acknowledged the phrase’s harmful associations within the Black community.
On the court, Townsend had her strongest major performance in years, reaching the singles fourth round and narrowly losing to Barbora Krejcikova after wasting eight match points. With Siniakova, she had pursued a third straight doubles slam title after wins in Melbourne and Wimbledon, halting the wildcard run of Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez along the way.
“This tournament changed my life in terms of visibility,” Townsend said. “Even Djokovic and Sinner told me I played incredibly. Everyone was watching.”
For Routliffe, 30, the victory capped a remarkable year, following a Wimbledon final and a WTA Finals title. She and Dabrowski split $1 million in prize money, marking a comeback defined by determination and teamwork.
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