Yuka Saso secures second US Open title with remarkable comeback in Japan
- Yuka Saso overcomes a three-shot deficit to claim her second US Open title in Japan.
- The 22-year-old golfer finishes with a remarkable closing round of 68, winning by three shots over her compatriot.
- Yuka Saso's victory in the US Open is celebrated with special edition newspapers in Japan.
In Tokyo, at Shimbashi Station, people saw a special newspaper on Monday. It talked about Yuka Saso winning the U.S. Open on Sunday. She won before in 2021 for the Philippines. This time, she won for Japan, her father's country. Yuka felt happy to give back to her parents by winning. She played well and won by three shots. Yuka had a tough start but then played better. She made birdies on the 12th, 13th, 15th, and 16th holes. This helped her win the tournament. She finished with a score of four under par. Hinako Shibuno came second. Yuka was happy to win after not winning for a while. She proved to herself that she could win again. Yuka's win was special because she represented Japan this time. She felt proud to make her dad happy. Winning the U.S. Open was unexpected but made her feel great. Yuka hadn't won in a few years, so this victory meant a lot to her. She showed herself that she could still win.