Jeline Vandroome, the US Open Junior champion who has won her last 23 matches

A few days have passed since the conclusion of the US Open 2025, but we still have some stories to tell about what happened there last weekend. For example, we had yet to discover the champion of the women's junior, the Belgian Jeline Vandromme, born on November 16, 2007. We don't know what she will ask for on her next 18th birthday in a few months, but her latest conquest may well validate any of her dreams. A new name to note on the calendar considering that, long before landing in the Big Apple, her figure was already causing a stir.

Despite being only 17 years old and competing in the junior draws of the world's top tournaments, young Jeline ventured into professional circuits some time ago, starting with the lowest level, the ITF circuit. How did she fare, you ask? Just considering the month of August, she claimed the titles of W30 Roehampton, W15 Monastir, and a second W15 Monastir. In that streak of 17 consecutive victories, she only dropped two sets, practically delivering a blowout in each round. With that good momentum, she headed to New York, looking to continue her great form.

Indeed, the US Open only served to confirm our suspicions: this girl is very talented. In the six matches played in the United States, she did not lose a single set, in fact, on average, she lost 6 games per match. She even had the courage to advance to the doubles final as well, partnering with Lithuanian Laila Vladson, although they had to settle for runners-up. On the other hand, in the singles category, no one could stop her, firmly securing the title and climbing to No. 3 in the junior ranking. So, between one thing and another, the Belgian has racked up 23 consecutive victories.

"I never felt fatigue at any point, perhaps because of the adrenaline that is always generated on the court, which prevents me from feeling that tiredness,” the girl remarked at a press conference when asked about reaching the finals in both draws. “Of course, with each passing minute, you gradually feel your legs starting to think, a consequence of delving deep into a tournament, as in this case. Fortunately, when adrenaline takes charge of the situation, all you feel out there is energy. The will to win each point is so strong that I never felt exhaustion or pain at any moment,” she emphasized with maturity.

HER BEST GRAND SLAM

The most curious thing is that 2025 had barely smiled upon her in the Grand Slam category: quarterfinals at the Australian Open, first round at Roland Garros, and first round at Wimbledon. “I spent a long time thinking about this, whether I should really play the US Open or not, but the Junior Grand Slams always bring something different,” Vandromme asserts. "In case this is the last one I compete in, all I wanted was to take away from here a memorable experience, and I can say it worked. I love playing in New York, it is a particularly pleasant place, always very energetic to compete here. The truth is, I really wanted to come and play here. Winning this title makes me incredibly proud; 22 years have passed since the last Belgian to become a champion, so it is also a great honor for my country,” she recalled with a smile.

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And who was the last person to raise the Belgian flag high? A certain Kirsten Flipkens, the champion of the US Open Junior in 2003 who later reached No. 13 in the WTA rankings. “She sent me a text, but I haven't had time to sit down calmly to review it and respond to everyone,” she explained somewhat shyly. "Kirsten had already sent me a message the day before the final, so it was a very nice moment. It is incredible everything that was going through my mind when I was serving to win the final, trying to be aggressive as I had been throughout the whole match. Fortunately, at that moment, I tried to think about everything except the result.”

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