US Open: Iga Swiatek's priceless response to receiving $2.6 million prize money

World number one Iga Swiatek has added the US Open to her growing list of Grand Slam titles.

The 21-year-old beat Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur 6-2, 7-6 in a thrilling final to clinch her third major career title and second of 2022.

She received $2.6 million (£2.2m) in prize money and her response was priceless.

During the trophy ceremony, Swiatek was handed a cheque for her winnings.

As she took the slip, Swiatek laughed and said: “I’m really glad that it’s not in cash.”

"I'm really glad that it's not in cash."