“If I could share the trophy with someone, trophy, prize money, points, everything, Jess, I would definitely share it with you,” Sabalenka replied. “You’re an incredible player and you always push me to play my best … it’s always great matches, a great level of tennis.
“I’m not sure about the result, because I don’t want to lose in the finals … but I always enjoy playing against you. You’re an incredible person and player!”
It’s safe to say these two might be toasting to each other when the cameras aren’t rolling, too, sometime soon.