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As she clutched the US Open trophy once again, she apologised for being "terrible to them" after her Melbourne and Paris losses, then reiterated her love for a unit she considers "family".

World number one Aryna Sabalenka battled past home hope Amanda Anisimova to retain her US Open title and finally secure her first Grand Slam trophy of the year.

"I'm not giving up on Grand Slams in that regard. I'm going to continue fighting and trying to get to the finals and fight for another trophy at least."

She gave a shoulder to cry on to the defeated Novotna - but five years later was there to hand over the trophy to the Czech tennis star.

The main point we made about England's campaign in the Champions Trophy in February was that they do not know how to play 50-over cricket.