Coco Gauff Triumphs at French Open 2025, Overcoming Self-Doubt
Tennis Star Coco Gauff Secures Victory in Paris, Offering Thanks to Divinity - Tennis star Coco Gauff triumphs in Paris, attributing victory to divine intervention.
After an emotional and nearly wind-whipped French Open final, both players were in tears. Coco Gauff, the triumphant champion, could scarcely believe she'd won her third Grand Slam title in tennis, while Aryna Sabalenka dwelt on one of the most heartbreaking disappointments of her career. In the Paris final of 2025, the American claimed victory with a thrilling 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-4 score.
Gauff had already victoriously claimed the US Open in 2023, but three years prior, in 2022, she lost to the brilliant Iga Swiatek in the Paris final. This time, against Sabalenka, Gauff seized her second match point after 2 hours and 38 minutes and became the first American to win the title in Paris since Serena Williams a decade ago.
Once embracing Sabalenka at the net, Gauff lowered herself to the red clay of Court Philippe-Chatrier and stared disbelievingly at her mother in the stands, forming a heart with her hands and tears in her eyes. Sabalenka watched, deeply disappointed, from her chair. The world number one still awaits her first title at Stade Roland Garros.
Fighting Doubt and Triumphing
"First and foremost, I'd like to thank the Almighty. It's been a long hard journey since my loss three years ago, where I faced self-doubt. I couldn't be happier to be here," Gauff expressed, receiving the trophy from Justine Henin, former French Open winner.
Sabalenka was inconsolable. "This loss hurts so much. Playing such mediocre tennis in these challenging conditions, it hurts even more," lamented the world number one, then also apologizing to her team in the stands. "Sorry for this abysmal final. As always, I will return stronger," said Sabalenka, who made 70 unforced errors in the final.
Astonishing Men's Final to Come
This Sunday (15:00 CET/Eurosport) promises an exciting showdown, as the top two players in tennis will clash in the men's final. Jannik Sinner from Italy, the current number one, will face the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner has won the last two Grand Slam tournaments in Melbourne and New York and remains undefeated in sets at Stade Roland Garros after his three-month doping suspension.
The weather woes faced by Sabalenka and Gauff made for a riveting contest between the two formidable players. Both grappled with the effects of the strong wind on their serves, resulting in eight double faults in the first set alone. Initially, Sabalenka adapted better to the brutal weather but quickly found herself leading 4-1. The Belarusian dominated the game with her powerful shots, seemingly on a swift path towards a quick set win.
However, Gauff improved steadily and fought her way back. The American equalized at 4-4, but then faced two set points from Sabalenka. Nevertheless, Gauff weathered this storm, and it ultimately led to a tiebreak that Sabalenka won following 77 excruciating minutes with her third set point.
Sabalenka lost focus for a moment. Gauff seized the opportunity, abruptly taking a 4-1 lead with two breaks. The wind subsided slightly, and Gauff managed the new conditions far more effectively. Although Sabalenka saved one break point, Gauff proved the superior player, finally equating the set. The American, having reached the finals of both Madrid and Rome Masters 1000 events before the French Open, now held the momentum on her side. In the deciding set, Gauff broke her opponent more frequently. Although Sabalenka mounted a valiant comeback, the world number one played recklessly in the critical moments. Remaining steadfast, Gauff secured the victory in the end, earning a well-deserved title.
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Inspired by her loss in the 2022 French Open final, Gauff channeled her determination and hard-won lessons into an extraordinary victory at the French Open in 2025. By learning from her past setbacks and maintaining a focused mindset, Coco Gauff secured her well-deserved spot in history as a three-time Grand Slam champion.
In the years following her loss to Iga Swiatek at the 2022 French Open, Coco Gauff channeled her em em determination and hard-learned lessons towards a triumphant return to Roland Garros in 2025, securing her third Grand Slam title in Paris and solidifying her place alongside tennis greats like Serena Williams, the last American to win at the French Open a decade prior.
Meanwhile, the men's final of the French Open promises an exciting showdown on Suzanne Lenglen Court this Sunday, as Jannik Sinner, the current number one in tennis, faces defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, with the winner securing another prestigious title in the annals of sports and tennis history.
