On June 7, Coco Gauff achieved a historic win, capturing her first French Open women’s singles title. The American tennis star, aged 21, orchestrated an impressive comeback to defeat the current World No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka, in an exciting final on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The match concluded with Gauff winning with scores of 6-7 (5), 6-2, and 6-4.
This victory marks a significant turning point in Gauff’s career. Back in 2022, when she was just 18, she reached the French Open final but was bested by Iga Swiatek, who held the World No. 1 ranking at the time. This time, Gauff capitalized on her chance, securing the title.
This French Open win adds to Gauff’s accolades, being her second Grand Slam title, following her victory at the 2023 US Open. The final mirrored the US Open, with Gauff once again overcoming Sabalenka. This outcome denied Sabalenka the chance to avenge her previous defeat.
Furthermore, the win offered Gauff a chance to reverse her loss to Sabalenka in the Madrid Open final earlier this year. As a result of this most recent triumph, Gauff’s head-to-head record against Sabalenka is now 6-5, in her favor.
This triumph is especially notable as it is Gauff’s first clay court title this season. Despite reaching the finals of both the Rome Open and the Madrid Open, she was unable to secure a victory. This French Open win represented a perfect moment of triumph on clay.
In essence, the French Open title is a significant achievement for Coco Gauff, highlighting her position as a leading figure in women’s tennis.