Coco Gauff delivered a dramatic comeback to defeat world No. Aryna Sabalenka and capture her first French Open singles title, making history as the first American woman to win at Roland Garros since Serena Williams in 2015 The 21-year-old Gauff rallied after dropping the first set in a tense tiebreak, ultimately prevailing 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 in a match that showcased her resilience and tactical maturity.
This final was a highly anticipated rematch of the 2023 US Open, where Gauff also triumphed over Sabalenka Gauff’s victory marks her second career Grand Slam singles title, solidifying her status as one of tennis’s brightest young stars Sabalenka, who had ended Iga Swiatek’s 26-match French Open winning streak in the semifinals, started strong but was undone by unforced errors and Gauff’s relentless defense as the match wore on.
Gauff’s win comes after a dominant clay season and a confident run through the draw, including a semifinal win over French wildcard Lois Boisson With this victory, Gauff now leads her head-to-head against Sabalenka 6-5 and has firmly established herself as a major force on all surfaces.
Tennis legend Lindsay Davenport praised Gauff’s composure and adaptability, noting that her ability to reset after setbacks is reminiscent of champions past. As the tennis world looks ahead, all eyes will be on Gauff’s next moves—and whether this Roland Garros triumph is just the beginning of a new era in women’s tennis.
