Gauff beats Sabalenka to win French Open title
Here’s a polished recap of Coco Gauff's stunning victory at the 2025 French Open:
🎾 Gauff Tops Sabalenka in Thrilling Roland-Garros Final
Coco Gauff, ranked No. 2, claimed her first French Open singles title and second Grand Slam by overcoming world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka with an impressive 6‑7 (5), 6‑2, 6‑4 comeback (apnews.com).
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🕒 The final, held on June 7, 2025, at Court Philippe‑Chatrier, featured fierce wind and high tension.
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Gauff dropped the first set in a close tiebreaker but surged back, dominating the second and clinching the title in the third set by breaking Sabalenka twice (thesun.co.uk, apnews.com).
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She stood strong with just 30 unforced errors, nearly half Sabalenka’s 70, showcasing composure under pressure (apnews.com).
🏅 Historic Significance
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Gauff is the first American woman to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015 (apnews.com).
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The final marked the first-ever No. 1 vs. No. 2 women’s final at Roland‑Garros since 2013 (en.wikipedia.org).
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At just 21 years old, she's one of the youngest American women to claim the title since 2002 (thesun.co.uk).
🙌 Emotional Highlights
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Gauff honored her team and fans in a heartfelt winner’s speech, thanking her parents for their unwavering support and expressing gratitude for the French crowd’s energy (apnews.com).
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Sabalenka, clearly pained by the loss, praised Gauff’s toughness and resilience — admitting that the harsh playing conditions played a role (apnews.com).
🎥 Watch the Trophy Ceremony
FULL TROPHY CEREMONY! Coco Gauff & Aryna Sabalenka react after thrilling French Open Final·Comments
🌟 What It Means for Gauff
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This win confirms Gauff’s status as a major force in women’s tennis, showcasing her ability to thrive under adversity (si.com).
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Solidifies her legacy after already securing the 2023 US Open, bringing her Grand Slam tally to two (thesun.co.uk).
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With strong mental game, versatile skills on all surfaces, and continued growth at only 21, many see her as a future multi-Slam champion .
🔜 Looking Ahead
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Gauff closes the gap with Sabalenka in their head-to-head, now at 6–5 following this dominant final (sbnation.com).
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As Roland‑Garros ends, attention turns to the men’s final (Sinner vs. Alcaraz) and upcoming summer tournaments where Gauff will likely be a top contender.
🎯 Final Words
Coco Gauff’s resilience and on-court maturity shone brightly through a dramatic, wind-lashed final. Her comeback win over Sabalenka not only brought home the long-awaited French Open crown but also loudly signaled the rise of a new American champion.