Tennis Star Coco Gauff Outplays Aryna Sabalenka, Securing First French Open Victory
Coco Gauff Tops Sabalenka in Epic French Open Final
Paris, France - June 7: After a grueling battle, 21-year-old Coco Gauff claimed her first French Open title, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
In an electrifying contest lasting two hours and 38 minutes, Gauff stopped Sabalenka from tasting French Open joy, leaving the court as the first American to lift the prestigious trophy in a decade since Serena Williams' triumph in 2015. Moreover, she became the youngest American to hold the Roland Garros title since 2002, when Serena reigned supreme.
Petite brown-skinned Gauff battled a nail-biting opening set before narrowly missing out on a 1-0 lead. However, she showcased tireless determination and surged ahead in the next two sets, leaving Sabalenka stunned.
Gauff, a resilient force of nature on the court, said in her post-match interview, "I'd like thank my parents. You keep me grounded and give me the belief I can do it, so I really appreciate it. I'd also like to thank the crowd for really helping me today. You guys were cheering for me so hard and I don't know what I do to deserve so much love from the French crowd."
Confirming her victory, Gauff playfully ASAP Rocky's lyrics, "if I ever told you I had a doubt inside me, I must be lying," and credited the rap artist for his motivational wordplay.
Sabalenka, who had two set points at 5-4 in the tense opening set, ultimately surrendered her advantage in the tiebreaker. Although biting her nails in the initial phase, Gauff accumulated a comfortable 4-1 lead.
Sabalenka, displaying remarkable grit and determination, pulled back level at 5-5, replying with two whipping volleys to win the first set.
Gauff roared back in the second set, setting the tone by taking more inside-the-baseline shots, and eased to a 4-1 lead. Sabalenka's errors continued to plague her, and Gauff clinched the set 6-2, leveling the game at 1-1.
In the decider, both players struggled for every point, but Gauff took control at 4-3 with a cross-court backhand winner. Sabalenka valiantly saved a match point at 5-4, refusing to leave empty-handed. A relentless Gauff, however, refused to be denied and triumphantly sealed the match with the winning point.
A Stellar Career Ahead
Born on March 13, 2004, Coco Gauff is an exhilarating new talent on the global tennis scene, making her professional debut in 2018. An exceptional athlete, Gauff showcases a blend of skill, tenacity, and intelligence that promises a stellar career ahead.
In addition to her French Open triumph, Gauff has clinched multiple other tournament titles, including the 2023 US Open and the WTA Finals, China Open, and United Cup - all in 2024. She was also named the Most Valuable Player of the United Cup and received the "Best Tennis Player" award at the ESPYS.
Further strengthening her position in the world of tennis, Gauff added the 2025 French Open title to her illustrious trophy collection, becoming the second female to claim multiple Grand Slam singles titles before her 22nd birthday, joining tennis legend Serena Williams.
With two Grand Slam titles, multiple other accolades, and a captivating playstyle that enthralls fans worldwide, Coco Gauff undoubtedly embodies the spirit of a true champion.
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