Kichenok and Ostapenko Capture First US Open Women's Doubles Title
Lyudmyla Kichenok postponed her wedding to secure the Grand Slam victory with partner Jelena Ostapenko.
Overview
- The duo defeated Kristina Mladenovic and Zhang Shuai 6-4, 6-3 in the final.
- This marks their first Grand Slam title as a team, having previously reached the Australian Open final.
- Kichenok, engaged to Ostapenko's coach, postponed her wedding for the tournament.
- They did not lose a set throughout the competition.
- Kichenok dedicated the victory to Ukraine.