Sobolenko lashes out at Corey Gaff following defeat at Roland Garros.
In the gripping final of the 2025 French Open, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff locked horns, with Sabalenka entering the match as the top seed. When the dust settled, it was Gauff who triumphed against Sabalenka, securing the title in three electrifying sets.
Here's the scoop:
In the heated finale, Sabalenka took a moment to recall her victory over Iga Świątek, last year's Roland Garros champion, during their semi-final bout. "If Świątek had beaten me in the semis, she would have won against Gauff in the final," Sabalenka declared confidently.
As expected, Gauff was asked for her thoughts. The American didn't hesitate, setting the record straight. "Let's remember, I won my last match against Świątek," Gauff reminded us all.
The fiery final clash stretched over two and a half thrilling hours. Sabalenka snagged the first set in a nail-biting tie-break, but Gauff rallied back to secure the next two sets, ultimately lifting the coveted Roland Garros trophy. The final scoreboard read 6:7, 6:2, 6:4.
It's worth noting that Sabalenka committed a whopping 70 unforced errors throughout the match, compared to Gauff's impressive 30.
The champion walked away with a cool €2.55 million, while the runner-up took home €1.275 million.
According to recent accounts, Sabalenka drew some flak for her post-match remarks. However, Sabalenka later took to Instagram to acknowledge Gauff's performance, saying, "Gauff handled the conditions much better and played with her heart."[2]
controversy, her later comments seemed to show a sense of admiration for Gauff's skills and resilience.
Despite Sabalenka's strong start in the final, losing only the first set in a tie-break, her performance in tennis against Gauff paled in comparison to their previous encounter with Iga Świątek, as Gauff emerged victorious yet again. In the world of sports, tennis included, underdogs often deliver stunning upsets, making it a truly captivating game.
