Coco Gauff Wins First Grand Slam Title At US Open: Reports

QUEENS, NY — Coco Gauff, 19, won her first major title on Saturday at the US Open with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Aryna Sabalenka, multiple outlets reported.

She is only the third American teen to win the final grand slam of the year, joining the ranks of Serena Williams and Tracy Austin, ABC News said.

The last time an American woman won the tournament was in 2017 when Sloane Stephens bested fellow American Madison Keys.

After winning, Gauff ran into the stands to hug her parents, coach and other guests of her player's box, ABC News said.

The teen also made a pointed statement to the naysayers, saying: "Thank you to the people who didn't believe in me. To those who thought they were putting water on my fire, you were putting gas."

She is also the 10th teen to win the U.S. Open women's singles championship -- and the youngest American to claim the title since Serena Williams won in 1999 at the age of 17.