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Iga Swiatek joked that she was 'really glad' her $2.6million US Open winnings were not in cash after she was surprised to be handed an envelope with her prize in after lifting the trophy on Saturday night.
The Polish world No. 1 was far too good for her opponent Ons Jabeur in New York, winning in straight sets, and there was a party atmosphere inside Arthur Ashe as fans celebrated her brilliant victory.
After lifting the trophy, Swiatek appeared surprised to be handed an envelope containing a check for $2.6m, joking: 'Thank you. I'm really glad that is not in cash.'
Iga Swiatek receives an envelope with her check for $2.6m after winning the US Open
Swiatek was just too good for Ons Jabeur, beating her in straight sets on Arthur
