The 2019 US Open women's singles final between Bianca Andreescu and Serena Williams on Saturday had a little bit of everything. History was on the line for both players -- Andreescu was trying to become the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam title, and Serena was vying for a record-tying 24th Slam title.
After Serena tried to make a fantastic comeback in the second set, the 19-year-old Canadian won on her third championship point to beat Williams 6-3, 7-5. Here is how the Twitterverse reacted.
Prematch: Royalty in the house
One of Serena's BFFs Meghan Markle, aka the Duchess of Sussex, was on hand, along with Venus Williams and Vogue Magazine editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, to watch the final.
We are ready for the final!!! @usopen @ChrissieEvert pic.twitter.com/JbI6f0gH1f
โ Rennae Stubbs (@rennaestubbs) September 7, 2019
Allison Hughes in charge of this women's final. pic.twitter.com/v9idViQ2ce
โ Pam Shriver (@PHShriver) September 7, 2019
Royalty recognizes royalty ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/nsvokr6NdQ
โ espnW (@espnW) September 7, 2019
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โ US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2019
Let's do it...#USOpen pic.twitter.com/LRatILItok
A Serena comeback?
After Andreescu dominated the first set (Serena struggled with her first serve throughout), Serena rallied from being down 5-1 in the second set to give the Arthur Ashe crowd hope:
Serena just yelled something along the lines of "I can't put a serve in" to her box.
โ Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) September 7, 2019
This is hard to watch.
โ Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) September 7, 2019
C'mon ๐จ๐ฆ!! @Bandreescu_ ๐พ๐ช๐ฝ
โ Andrew Ference (@Ferknuckle) September 7, 2019
Meditation in biggest match of her life after 1 Championship point. pic.twitter.com/FS8SXSxFra
โ Pam Shriver (@PHShriver) September 7, 2019
I'm not going to survive this match. It's been nice, everyone.
โ ะrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) September 7, 2019
wow ๐ฎ out of nowhere from 5-1 MP down SW23 back on serv the crowd going absolutely nuts ๐ฅ could we be witnessing epic comeback
โ Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) September 7, 2019
๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ #usopen
โ Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) September 7, 2019
I'm screaming like Serena can hear me right now!!
โ Cassidy Hubbarth (@CassidyHubbarth) September 7, 2019
Loudest Ashe Stadium ever last 10 minutes
โ Pam Shriver (@PHShriver) September 7, 2019
Serena was down 1-5 in the second, and rallies to make it 4-5. The crowd is LOVING IT pic.twitter.com/zrMy1oVEb4
โ D'Arcy Maine (@darcymaine_espn) September 7, 2019
YES YES YES #USOpen
โ Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight) September 7, 2019
Let's Go @serenawilliams!!!!! Keep it going. โค๏ธ of a Champion! ๐
โ LeBron James (@KingJames) September 7, 2019
Andreescu makes history
Canada and tennis fans rejoice!
Congratulations @Bandreescu_! ๐จ๐ฆ You've made history and made a whole country very proud. #SheTheNorth https://t.co/W98v1lUN9o
โ Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) September 7, 2019
"The world needs more Canada..."
โ SportsCentre (@SportsCentre) September 7, 2019
๐จ๐ฆ pic.twitter.com/vv8tL3qja5
Congrats @Bandreescu_ ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ
โ Steven Stamkos (@RealStamkos91) September 7, 2019
This kid is absolutely legit! Congrats @Bandreescu_ !! Always more fun being the hunter than the hunted. Props to @serenawilliams the ๐!#shethenorth #usopen ๐จ๐ฆ
โ Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick_22) September 7, 2019
This girl is ๐ฅ!! Huge congrats to @Bandreescu_ the first ever Canadian singles Grand Slam champion! Wow! ๐๐จ๐ฆ
โ Vasek Pospisil (@VasekPospisil) September 7, 2019
In some ways, the way @Bandreescu_ won that may almost be better than if she'd won it easily. Showed massive mental strength at the end. Incredible story
โ Simon Cambers (@scambers73) September 7, 2019
wowwowwowowwow two incredible women. that was fun to watch
โ christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) September 7, 2019
Yoooo!!!! @Bandreescu_ you're the US OPEN CHAMP!! ๐ฅ๐ช๐ฝ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฅ
โ Steve Nash (@SteveNash) September 7, 2019
Congrats @Bandreescu_ on your ๐ I'm so happy for you โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ #usopen
โ Sofia Kenin (@SofiaKenin) September 7, 2019
Holy Mackinaw!!! Such amazing support for Serena at Flushing Meadows... but you should hear the entire country explode north of the border. Congratulations @Bandreescu_ You've made history and we are so proud of you! #shethenorth
โ Scott Moir (@ScottMoir) September 7, 2019
โค๏ธ @serenawilliams
โ Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight) September 7, 2019
๐๐๐ Congratulations @Bandreescu_ #SheTheNorth ๐จ๐ฆ https://t.co/yr6QRLtizo
โ Ottawa Senators (@Senators) September 7, 2019
SHE THE CHAMP!
โ Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) September 7, 2019
Congrats, @Bandreescu_ ๐๐ฝ#WeTheNorth x #SheTheNorth pic.twitter.com/QEugBwH24W
The new Canadian role model. Congrats Bianca!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/G4k4AL2ZEl
โ Theo Fleury (@TheoFleury14) September 7, 2019
๐ HISTORY ๐
โ Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 7, 2019
Congratulations to @Bandreescu_ on becoming the first ๐จ๐ฆ to win a Grand Slam singles title! #USOpen pic.twitter.com/BcGMPjshRZ
Congratulations @Bandreescu_ on an amazing performance and your first grand slam!
โ Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) September 7, 2019
Romania is very proud of you ๐ค๐ท๐ด
You're #1๏ธโฃ!!! Congrats @Bandreescu_! ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฆ #ShetheNorth #USOpen pic.twitter.com/NBjva9g4sS
โ Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) September 7, 2019
Bianca Andresscu's career earnings before today: $2.4M
โ Scott Stinson (@scott_stinson) September 7, 2019
Today's first-place prize: $3.85M
Congrats @Bandreescu_ on your first Grand Slam ๐ So happy for you! ๐๐ฝ
โ Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) September 7, 2019
Congrats @Bandreescu_ on your first slam! Enjoy this moment, so well deserved ๐ #usopen
โ Sloane Stephens (@SloaneStephens) September 7, 2019
& congrats on another amazing tournament @serenawilliams ๐ซ This sport wouldn't be what it is without you. You continue to inspire all of us ๐๐พ
โ Sloane Stephens (@SloaneStephens) September 7, 2019
What a final for @Bandreescu_ defeating @serenawilliams for her first grand slam title at the @usopen. Congrats to the teen..no doubt Canada is celebrating....again! @Raptors win #NBAFinals & Bianca first Canadian to win #USOpen ๐๐ฝ
โ Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) September 7, 2019
Congratulations to @Bandreescu_ on winning her first major title at the #USOpen. She is Canada's first Grand Slam singles champion! ๐จ๐ฆ The Future is Now.
โ Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 7, 2019
A phenomenal effort by @serenawilliams until the very end. #WomenWorthWatching #SheTheNorth #USOpenFinals
Love you Serena. 24 soon come. Still incredible to keep getting to the Final๐ช๐ฝ keep PUSHING
โ Rosalyn Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) September 7, 2019
๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆWOW! So freaking amazing! You made the entire country proud ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ #usopen champion!!! https://t.co/1BAmTYGQDL
โ Christine Sinclair (@sincy12) September 7, 2019
Congratulations @Bandreescu_
โ pascal siakam (@pskills43) September 7, 2019
Wow that's so dope! ๐๐พ๐ถ๐๐พ๐๐จ๐ฆ#SheTheNorth #champs #humblehustle๐๐พ๐๐พ
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. #SheTheNorth pic.twitter.com/hjR5lTKslF
โ John Tory (@JohnTory) September 7, 2019