Triumph in Paris: Gauff Knocks Out Top Dog Sabalenka, Claims French Open Crown
Young gunslinger Coco Gauff dethrones top-ranked player, clinching the victory at the French Open.
Twitter Instagram LinkedIn E-Mail Print Copy Link In an unexpected turn of events at the French Open, the world No. 2, Coco Gauff, stands victorious over the world No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka, claiming her second Grand Slam title.
With tears streaming down her face, Coco Gauff was seen embracing her mother on the court after the grueling three-set battle. The 21-year-old American defeated the Belarusian powerhouse in a thrilling 2 hours and 37 minutes, winning 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-4.
The Roland Garros final was a emotional rollercoaster with 15 breaks, countless twists and turns, and Sabalenka's massive 70 unforced errors. Three years after her heartbreaking loss to Iga Swiatek, Gauff reclaimed her clay-court crown.
Following her victory in the 2023 US Open, Gauff mimicked her strategy, declaring her determination to fight for every point and expressing her confidence in her victory. True to her word, Gauff delivered, securing her second match point and ultimately receiving the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen.
Sabalenka, expected to win her first French Open and fourth major title, ultimately fell short due to her mental and physical struggles. The crowd favored Gauff, with each rally either culminating in a Sabalenka winner or error. Despite having two set points, Sabalenka fell behind, attributed in part to her errors and the windy conditions.
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Arriving on court in her signature black leather jacket, Gauff initially seemed cool and collected, with dropped serves at 0-0 and 1-1 in the first set. However, Sabalenka's errors allowed Gauff to regain her footing, and the audience became increasingly animated.
Equaling the score at 4-4, the rest of the set became a chase of either Sabalenka's winner or error, and Sabalenka scored two set points. The tiebreak didn't provide much relief, as Sabalenka narrowly avoided a significant deficit.
Despite the set win, Sabalenka couldn't maintain her momentum, dropping her serve three times in a row. Sabalenka's nerves frayed, giving way to outbursts, cursing, and swearing. Rebuilding her lead at 3-3, Sabalenka ultimately fell apart, with the wind and mental turmoil taking their toll.
In the men's final on Sunday (3 pm/Eurosport and live ticker at ntv.de), the top two entries, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, will face off. This marks the first time since 1984 that the top two men and women have met in the finals at the French Open, featuring legendary champions such as McEnroe, Lendl, Navratilova, and Evert.
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References:[1] ntv.de, tsi/sid, (2025). Retrieved 2025-06-10.[2] French Open Women's Final 2023 Results. (n.d.). Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- The French Open saw a remarkable moment as the number 2 player, Coco Gauff, triumphed over the number 1 player, Aryna Sabalenka, in a thrilling tennis match, securing her second Grand Slam title.
- In an upcoming event, the top two men in football, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, will face off in the men's final at the French Open, marking the first time since 1984 that the top two men and women have appeared in the finals of a Grand Slam tournament.
