The Buffalo-born tennis player is a feel-good story that many Sabres faithful can get behind.
It is true that the Buffalo Sabres and their fans have not had much to cheer for the last few years. So, any victory, whether on or off the ice, can give the organization and the fanbase something to latch onto.
At the US Open, women's tennis has one player with links to the Buffalo Sabres: Jessica Pegula, who is currently ranked No.