The US Open women's final was one-sided, but it didn't lack emotion and drama. Madison Keys netted a forehand on match point to give Sloane Stephens the 6-3, 6-0 win.

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Keys was not herself, committing 30 unforced errors to Stephens' six. The two good friends shared a long embrace at the net.

And the sportsmanship didn't end there. Stephens would sit in the chair next to Keys while waiting for the awards ceremony.

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Stephens and Keys
share US Open
final moment

Stephens and Keys share US Open final moment

And they shared some jokes during their speeches, particularly over Stephens' surprise at the $3.7 million winner's check.

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Saturday was an epic day for American tennis, for first-time major champion Stephens and for friendship.