Coco Gauff defeats Aryna Sabalenka to win French Open title

Coco Gauff, just 21 years old, made history at Roland Garros by defeating world No. Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic French Open women’s final, clinching her first French Open title and second Grand Slam overall Gauff rallied from a set down to win 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 in a match that lasted two hours and 38 minutes, becoming the first American woman to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015.

Sabalenka, who stands at 6’0” (1.82m), entered the final as the favorite after toppling Iga Swiatek in the semifinals and was aiming for her fourth major title However, the final was plagued by windy conditions and nerves, with Sabalenka committing a staggering 70 unforced errors—her highest in any main-draw match at Roland Garros. She later described it as “the worst final I have ever played,” expressing deep frustration with her performance.

Gauff, who is 5’9” (1.75m), showcased her athleticism and composure, particularly after losing the first set in a tiebreak. She broke Sabalenka early in the second set and maintained her momentum, ultimately sealing victory after Sabalenka sent a backhand wide on match point Gauff’s win avenged her previous loss in the 2022 Roland Garros final and further cemented her rivalry with Sabalenka, whom she also defeated in the 2023 US Open final.

After the match, Sabalenka controversially suggested that Gauff’s win was due more to her own errors than Gauff’s play, even claiming Iga Swiatek would have won under the same conditions Gauff disagreed, stating, “I’m sitting here as the champion,” and emphasized her ability to adapt to the challenging conditions.

The 2025 French Open women’s final was the first Paris showdown between the world’s top two players since 2013, adding to the significance of Gauff’s triumph For fans wanting to catch up on the action, highlights and full match replays are available on major sports networks and official Roland Garros platforms.