Coco Gauff captured her first French Open title and second Grand Slam crown with a dramatic comeback win over world No. Aryna Sabalenka in the 2025 Roland Garros women’s final. After dropping the opening set in a tense tiebreak, Gauff rallied to claim victory 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 in a gripping two-hour, 38-minute battle.
The 21-year-old American’s relentless baseline game and mental resilience proved decisive as she overturned Sabalenka’s early lead. Gauff’s ability to absorb pressure and turn defense into offense frustrated the Belarusian, who struggled with nerves and committed 66 unforced errors during the match The turning point came in the third set, when Gauff broke Sabalenka’s serve and held her nerve to serve out the championship, sealing the win with a perfectly executed passing shot.
This victory makes Gauff the new queen of Paris and marks a new era in women’s tennis, as she joins the elite list of multi-time Grand Slam champions before her 22nd birthday Sabalenka, despite her aggressive play and moments of brilliance, was left seeking her first French Open title after a fiercely contested final.
Gauff’s triumph is a testament to her growth and consistency on the biggest stages, and with this Roland Garros title, she cements her place among the sport’s brightest stars.
