Coco Gauff has become the talk of Roland Garros 2025 after rallying from a set down to defeat world No. Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 and claim her first French Open title. The 21-year-old American is now the first from her country to win in Paris since Serena Williams a decade ago, and the youngest American champion since Williams in 2002.
Gauff’s victory marks her second career Grand Slam, following her US Open triumph in 2023. Her resilience was on full display as she overcame an early deficit and capitalized on Sabalenka’s mounting errors, winning of the final games Gauff’s mental toughness, often questioned earlier in her career, was praised by analysts and former champions, with many calling her the strongest competitor in the women’s game today.
The women’s final capped a dramatic two-week schedule at Roland Garros, which ran from May 25 to June 8 Gauff’s journey to the title included a string of tough matches and a personal vow—written on paper the night before the final—that she would win the 2025 French Open.
As the tennis world celebrates Gauff’s breakthrough, attention also turns to Lindsay Davenport, the former world No. and current commentator. While Davenport did not compete, her insights and coverage throughout the tournament have been widely recognized, further cementing her legacy as a key voice in the sport.
With Roland Garros wrapped and Gauff’s star rising, fans are already looking ahead to the next stops on the tennis calendar, eager to see if the new queen of Paris can continue her dominance on the global stage.
