• Coco Gauff triumphed over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final (6-7, 6-2, 6-4) to capture her first French Open title, showing remarkable composure and athleticism throughout the match.
• With this victory, the 20-year-old became the first American woman since Serena Williams in 2015 to win at Roland Garros, marking a major milestone in her fast-rising career.
• Saturday’s win gives Gauff her second Grand Slam title, following her 2023 U.S. Open victory, and solidifies her position as one of the dominant new stars in women’s tennis.

Coco Gauff made a huge statement in Paris on Saturday. She beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final to claim her first French Open title. Gauff won 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 on the famous clay court at Roland Garros. The 20-year-old American showed grit, power, and composure under pressure. With this win, Gauff became the first American woman to lift the French Open trophy since Serena Williams in 2015.

Gauff now holds two Grand Slam titles. Her first came at the 2023 U.S. Open, where she also defeated Sabalenka in a dramatic final. Saturday’s victory showed that her U.S. Open win was no fluke. Gauff has entered the top tier of women’s tennis and doesn’t plan to leave anytime soon.

The opening set featured wild swings and big pressure

Sabalenka started strong and looked dominant early. She took control with deep shots and fast net play. Gauff struggled to handle the pace and quickly fell behind 1-4. But Sabalenka’s game wasn’t steady. Her powerful serve and aggressive style brought both winners and errors.

Gauff stayed calm despite the early deficit. She waited for her chances and took advantage of Sabalenka’s mistakes. After several back-and-forth breaks, the set went to a tiebreaker. Sabalenka led 5-3 in the breaker and closed the set by finishing a point at the net. The first set lasted nearly 80 minutes and kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Gauff fights back with confidence and control in second set

Gauff didn’t let the first set loss shake her. She came out in the second set with renewed energy and better tactics. She moved faster, hit deeper, and returned with more confidence. Sabalenka, on the other hand, lost rhythm. She missed more serves and made several unforced errors.

Gauff broke Sabalenka early in the set and never looked back. She held her serve strong and kept up the pressure. The American won the second set 6-2 in just over half an hour. The wind continued to swirl around the stadium, but Gauff stayed focused and adjusted well to the conditions.

Final set brings drama as Gauff takes control late

Both players pushed hard in the final set. Sabalenka tried to bounce back and landed a few powerful winners. But Gauff’s defense stayed solid. She chased down every shot and made Sabalenka hit one more ball. That strategy worked. The errors piled up on Sabalenka’s side again.

Gauff kept her serve consistent and waited for her chance to break. That moment came late in the set. Gauff broke for a 5-4 lead, then served out the match with confidence. She raised her arms and smiled wide as the crowd cheered her historic win. Her team jumped with joy in the stands.

Sabalenka still chasing her first French Open title

Aryna Sabalenka, 27, has already won three Grand Slam titles. But she had never reached the French Open final before this year. The Belarusian has a powerful game but often struggles on slower clay courts. She showed flashes of brilliance throughout the match but couldn’t maintain her level.

Sabalenka had beaten Gauff just a month earlier on clay in Madrid. That win gave her confidence. But on Saturday, she couldn’t close out the match despite a strong start. Gauff’s patience, defense, and athleticism gave her the edge in the long rallies.

Gauff joins elite company and looks ahead to Wimbledon

This final marked just the second No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown at Roland Garros in the last 30 years. The last time was in 2013, when Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova. Gauff now joins Serena as one of the few Americans to win the French Open in recent decades.

She lost in the final here two years ago at just 18 years old. That loss hurt, but it also helped her grow. Now she returns as a stronger, smarter, and more confident player. With two majors in the last year, Gauff has proved she belongs at the top of women’s tennis.

As Wimbledon approaches, all eyes will be on her again. Gauff has the talent, mindset, and momentum. And she’s only just getting started.