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Stephens and Keys share US Open final moment

The US Open final saw two friends battle, with Stephens prevailin

By Nina Pantic

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.

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

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

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Sloane Stephens of the United States speaks with Madison Keys of the United States after their Women's Singles finals match on Day Thirteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 9, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Sloane Stephens defeated Madison Keys in the second set with a score of 6-3, 6-0. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
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And they shared some jokes during their speeches, particularly over Stephens' surprise at the $3.7 million winner's check.

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