Coco Gauff Claims French Open Crown in a Rain-Soaked Battle, Expresses Gratitude
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Tennis Player, Coco Gauff Triumphs in Paris, Expressing Gratitude Toward Divinity. - Tennis player, Coco Gauff triumphs in Paris, expressing gratitude towards heaven.
The emotional French Open final of 2025 saw tears streaming down both competitors' faces - Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka. Coco Gauff couldn't fathom the reality of winning her second Major in tennis while Sabalenka felt the sting of one of the most significant setbacks of her career. Just like the previous year, Gauff came up short against the ultra-skilled Iga Swiatek in the French Open final, but this time, it was a completely different story against Sabalenka. Gauff clinched the title on Court Philippe-Chatrier with a scoreline of 6:7 (5:7), 6:2, 6:4, becoming the first American to raise the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy in a decade, since the renowned Serena Williams.
Gauff's victory in Paris signified a fantastic comeback following her 2022 French Open loss. Despite the heartbreaking loss three years ago, Gauff overcame self-doubt and emerged victorious in the French capital.
In those transformative moments following her triumph, Gauff knelt on the red clay of Court Philippe-Chatrier, stared in disbelief at her mother in the stands, formed a heart with her hands, and wiped away tears. Sabalenka, on the other hand, watched somberly from her chair, grappling with the bitter taste of her first significant defeat at Stade Roland Garros.
Humbled by Success
"First and foremost, I'd like to thank God. I went through a lot after my loss three years ago; I had self-doubt. I'm just thrilled to be here," Gauff shared with Justine Henin, the former French Open champion who presented her with the trophy.
A dejected Sabalenka was unable to find solace. "This loss hurts so much. Playing such poor tennis in these extreme weather conditions, it hurts," lamented the world No. 1, who also apologized to her team for the dismal final performance, owning up to her 70 unforced errors.
"As always, I'll come back stronger," declared Sabalenka.
Spectacular Men's Final to Come
The men's final on Sunday (15:00 CET/Eurosport) will see the world's top two tennis players face off - Jannik Sinner, the current No. 1, and the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner has dominated both the Australian Open and the US Open, setting a new standard by remaining undefeated in sets at Stade Roland Garros post his three-month doping suspension.
Despite trying conditions, both Sabalenka and Gauff turned in a nail-biting duel. The windy weather wreaked havoc on both players' serves, resulting in a staggering eight double faults in the opening set alone. Sabalenka initially adapted better to the adverse conditions, swiftly establishing a 4:1 advantage.
Gauff mounted a swift recovery and levelled the score at 4:4, later facing two set points from Sabalenka. But Gauff fought valiantly, thriving under immense pressure. This duel led to a tiebreak, where Sabalenka took the first set after a grueling 77 minutes.
Gauff came out swinging in the second and third sets, as the wind moderated slightly. Once she earned a 4:1 lead with two breaks, Gauff coped better with the new conditions. Although Sabalenka saved one break point, Gauff was the dominating force. The American powered through, with Sabalenka failing to meet her mark in the decisive moments.
- Coco Gauff
- Paris
- French Open
- Final
- Roland Garros
- Jannik Sinner
- Suzanne Lenglen Court
- US Open
- Iga Swiatek
- Serena Williams
- Mother
[1] Source - ESPN.com
[2] Source - BBC.com
[3] Source - The Guardian
Coco Gauff will face Jannik Sinner at the US Open later this year, aiming to repeat her 2025 French Open victory on Suzanne Lenglen Court. Iga Swiatek, the reigning French Open champion, and Serena Williams, Gauff's inspiration and mother, are also expected to make strong showings in the women's tennis season, with the French Open and the US Open being two of the most prestigious tournaments in the sport.
