Gabriela Dabrowski wins US Open doubles title after cancer battle

Canadian tennis star Gabriela Dabrowski, alongside partner Erin Routliffe, claimed her second US Open women's doubles title, defeating top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova. Dabrowski's victory is particularly inspiring given her battle with breast cancer, diagnosed in April 2024, during which she underwent surgeries and treatments but still managed to compete at the highest level. The pair had previously won the US Open two years ago and also reached the Wimbledon final and won the WTA Finals together. Dabrowski expressed pride in their resilience and work ethic, highlighting the strong partnership and friendship with Routliffe. The tournament was notable for Townsend as well, who gained significant exposure following a viral courtside confrontation and reached the singles fourth round. Dabrowski’s journey underscores both her athletic excellence and personal strength in overcoming cancer to achieve top success in tennis.