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.
Sabalenka maintained a steadier level to win 6-3 7-6 (7-3) in a battle between the two of the biggest ball-strikers in the women's game.
Victory did not come without some tension, however.
Defending champion Sabalenka was unable to serve out the match at 5-4, but recovered to dominate the tie-break and seal victory on her third match point.
The 27-year-old Belarusian has again been the WTA Tour's most dominant player this season, but question had still been raised about her emotional composure in the latter stages of the Grand Slams.