Coco Gauff achieved a career highlight on June 7th by winning her first French Open women’s singles title. The American player, aged 21, secured a memorable victory over the world’s top-ranked player, Aryna Sabalenka, in a captivating final held on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Gauff’s victory was sealed with scores of 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4, demonstrating exceptional skill and determination throughout the match.
This win is a pivotal moment for Gauff, who previously competed in the French Open final in 2022. Gauff took her chance and secured the title this time around. It is also Gauff’s second Grand Slam title. She won her first at the 2023 US Open, defeating Sabalenka there as well. The French Open victory became a rematch of that US Open. Gauff also reversed a previous loss to Sabalenka in the Madrid Open final this year. Gauff now leads Sabalenka 6-5 in their head-to-head matches. Winning the French Open was especially rewarding, as it represents Gauff’s first clay title of the season, after losses in the Rome Open and Madrid Open finals. This French Open victory is a significant achievement for Coco Gauff, cementing her place among the top players in women’s tennis.