Stephens and Keys share US Open final moment

The US Open women's final was one-sided, but it didn't lack emotion and drama. Madison Keys netted a forehand on match point to give Sloane Stephens the 6-3, 6-0 win.

.@SloaneStephens is your 2017 #USOpen champion!

She defeats Keys 6-3, 6-0.

🇺🇸🏆 pic.twitter.com/EXuTr0TKmk
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 9, 2017

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Keys was not herself, committing 30 unforced errors to Stephens' six. The two good friends shared a long embrace at the net.

Just a beautiful moment at the net:@SloaneStephens and @Madison_Keys #USOpen pic.twitter.com/uRbDKCjRW9
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 9, 2017

And the sportsmanship didn't end there. Stephens would sit in the chair next to Keys while waiting for the awards ceremony.

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Stephens and Keys share US Open final moment

An exhibition of class and humanity from @SloaneStephens and @Madison_Keys ... you've made us all proud !
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) September 9, 2017

And they shared some jokes during their speeches, particularly over Stephens' surprise at the $3.7 million winner's check.

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Rinaldi: "The winner's check for $3.7 million..."
Sloane: "What? Oh my god,"
Madison: "I'll hold it for her" #usopen
— Nick McCarvel (@NickMcCarvel) September 9, 2017

Stephens jumped from a ranking of 957 to 17 in 5 weeks. 📈⚡️💥👏
"I should retire now.
I told Madison, 'I would never be able to top this.'" 🤣 pic.twitter.com/8HbdXr945E
— USTA (@usta) September 9, 2017

Saturday was an epic day for American tennis, for first-time major champion Stephens and for friendship.

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