Aryna Sabalenka runs into One Direction's Zayn Malik at New York Fashion Week after maiden US Open title win

Aryna Sabalenka, fresh from her US Open victory, graced the star-studded off-white New York Fashion Week. At the event, she posed alongside former One Direction member Zayn Malik. The US Open triumph marked Sabalenka's second major title win of the year, following her Australian Open triumph in January.

Sabalenka's journey to the US Open final was marked by impressive victories over Priscilla Hon, Lucia Bronzetti, Ekaterina Alexandrova, Elise Mertens, and Qinwen Zheng in the early rounds. In the semifinals, she faced American Emma Navarro, emerging victorious in straight sets (6-3, 7-6) to secure a final showdown against another home favorite, Jessica Pegula.

The Belarusian continued her dominant form in the summit clash, defeating Pegula in straight sets (7-5, 7-5) to claim her third Grand Slam title of the year. After her successful campaign in Flushing Meadows, Sabalenka made an appearance at the off-white New York Fashion Week, where she was spotted sharing a frame with English singer and former One Direction fame, Zyan Malik.

Sabalenka's elegant look featured a stunning black bodycon dress that complemented her blonde hair perfectly. Meanwhile, Zayn Malik exuded style in a brown leather jacket with a faux crocodile print patent collar, layered over a black turtleneck tee.

Malik, 31, was also seen interacting with Camila Cabello and Paris Jackson at the Off-White show. He also attended the women's singles final between Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula at Flushing Meadows, causing a stir among social media fans with his long beard and mop-top hairstyle. He was sporting a long black leather jacket, navy blue pants, and a sap green shirt.

Meanwhile, the 26-year-old Sabalenka also posed with Paris Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee and American model and actress Paris Jackson.

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Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic extend heartfelt wishes to Aryna Sabalenka after her maiden US Open win

Sabalenka, renowned for her powerful groundstrokes, achieved a remarkable feat at the US Open this year. She surpassed top players like Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner to claim the title of fastest forehand speed. Her average topspin forehand speed was an impressive 129 km/h.

Djokovic, who exited the Flushing Meadows early, extended his congratulations to Sabalenka on her impressive victory. He took to his Instagram story and shared a clip of Sabalenka striking the "claw pose" during the trophy presentation ceremony.

"Congratulations Tigress," he wrote.

Djokovic congratulates Aryna Sabalenka (Image via Instagram - @djokernole)

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek also extended her heartfelt wishes to Sabalenka, writing,

"Congratulations @SabalenkaA Amazing run"

Following her victory, the 26-year-old Sabalenka expressed her pride in herself and her team, saying:

"I was just so proud of myself and proud of my team that no matter what, we were able to come back stronger and come back with better tennis. And now finally we are having this beautiful trophy." (via Tennis.com)

She also has two double major titles in her resume, having emerged victorious at the 2019 US Open and 2021 Australian Open.