Coco Gauff won her first French Open title by defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 in the women's singles final on Saturday. This marks Gauff's second major trophy, having also beaten Sabalenka in the 2023 U.S. Open final. The match was a tense No. 1 vs. No. 2 final, the first in Paris since 2013.
Coco Gauff wins first French Open by defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets
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Coco Gauff won her first French Open title by defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 in the women's singles final on Saturday. This marks Gauff's second major trophy, having also beaten Sabalenka in the 2023 U.S. Open final. The match was a tense No. 1 vs. No. 2 final, the first in Paris since 2013.
Trending- 1 2013: Last No. 1 vs. No. 2 final in Paris before this one.
- 2 2023: Coco Gauff won U.S. Open, defeating Sabalenka.
- 3 Saturday: Coco Gauff wins French Open.
- Coco Gauff wins her first French Open title and second major trophy
- First No. 1 vs. No. 2 final in Paris since 2013
What: Coco Gauff winning her first French Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
When: Saturday (day of the final); 2023 (U.S. Open win); 2013 (Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova final).
Where: Roland-Garros (Paris).
Why: Gauff's consistent play from the baseline, her ability to raise her level during the match, and Sabalenka's errors (double-fault, backhand wide) at crucial moments.
How: Gauff won in three sets (6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4) after 2 hours, 38 minutes, converting a break point after Sabalenka double-faulted and holding serve twice to secure the title.