Emma threw herself to the floor in surprise as she shot down an ace serve to end what had been a remarkable journey for the rising star.She served for the match at 5-3, but unluckily cut her leg as she went into the break with a point down, which led to a medical time-out and her irritated opponent expressing her frustration to the match official.However, the athlete shrugged off the delay, saving a further breakpoint before closing out her third championship point.The two shared a warm hug before the new champion headed up the stairs at Arthur Ashe Stadium to celebrate with her support box..
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