For the first time since 2002, the US Open women's final didn't feature a Williams sister.
An American was still assured of winning, though, because all four semi-finalists were Yanks:
This was a particularly eventful tourney for Stephens -- the ultimate champion -- who entered unseeded and on the comeback trail after an 11-month absence due to a foot injury.
To say the third set's drama came outta nowhere doesn't do its appearance justice.
Click over to The Daily Player to see what transpired.
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