Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys sent the internet into a frenzy thanks to their gracious and incredibly touching reaction to Stephens’ US Open title triumph on Saturday.
The two Americans are close friends and shared some emotional moments after Stephens claimed a 6-3, 6-0 win over Keys.
Stephens and Keys both embraced in tears at the net then sat side by side while the trophy ceremony was being prepared.
They paid tribute to one another in their speeches, smiling and laughing after the biggest match of their respective careers.
Here’s a sample of the reaction to what was a memorable night in New York.
Congrats @SloaneStephens & @Madison_Keys. You’ve both come a long way. Proud to see you play in the #usopen final, your 1st of many to come. pic.twitter.com/JeB0hGjad0
β Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 9, 2017
An exhibition of class and humanity from @SloaneStephens and @Madison_Keys … you’ve made us all proud !
β andyroddick (@andyroddick) September 9, 2017
Yes!!! Congrats @SloaneStephens The first of many!
β scott foley (@scottkfoley) September 9, 2017
BRAVO @SloaneStephens What an amazing win! #USOpen π
β kerry washington (@kerrywashington) September 9, 2017
GirlsππSpecial day for you both!Congratulations @SloaneStephens πππ @Madison_Keys It hurts now,but you MUST be proud for this β€οΈπͺ#usopen pic.twitter.com/L74QwKpkS0
β Elena Vesnina (@EVesnina001) September 9, 2017
Amazing! πΊπΈ pic.twitter.com/JvYCcikn65
β Jill Craybas (@jcray74) September 9, 2017
Amazing! Congrats @SloaneStephens ππ»π what a story! #USOpen
β Kristina Mladenovic (@KikiMladenovic) September 9, 2017
I loved every minute of this final! Congrats to @SloaneStephens and @Madison_Keys for showing the world how strong women are.. #Usopen2017
β Yanina Wickmayer (@yaninawickmaye8) September 9, 2017
This is how our sport should always be πβ€οΈ https://t.co/tLjLQBJviD
β Katie Swan (@Katieswan99) September 9, 2017
@SloaneStephens congratulazioni BELLA!!!! I’m so happy for you πππ
β Flavia Pennetta (@flavia_pennetta) September 9, 2017
Today's #Usopen2017 was pure magic.β¨β¨ well done, @Madison_Keys and massive congratulations to @SloaneStephens #welldone
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) September 9, 2017
That moment at the net after the match ππ. Congrats to both!!! @usopen
β Vicky Duval (@vicky_duval95) September 9, 2017
Who’s cutting onions π π #USOpen
β Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) September 9, 2017
I’m not crying you’re crying https://t.co/YgzfT94vp1
β Nicole Gibbs (@Gibbsyyyy) September 9, 2017
Life goes on…
Sloane Stephens Madison Keys pic.twitter.com/ZCO104GHQm
β Ashish TV (@Ashish__TV) September 9, 2017
Well deserved moment for @SloaneStephens, the new US Open champ. Love it when good things happen to good people.
β Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) September 9, 2017