Coco Gauff got the best of Aryna Sabalenka yet again.
Gauff, in a rematch of the 2023 U.S. Open final, earned her second Grand Slam and her first at Roland Garros in a come-from-behind victory after losing a competitive first set to win the French Open 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday.
The 21-year-old becomes the first American woman in a decade to win the major, the last being Serena Williams in 2015.
Gauff is also the youngest American to win the women’s singles title since 2002 when Williams at 20-years-old won the first of her three career titles in Paris.
Coco Gauff celebrates after winning her women’s singles final match against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka on day 14 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2025. AFP via Getty Images
Coco Gauff poses kisses her trophy after winning over Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka at the end of their women’s singles final match. AFP via Getty Images
Coco Gauff of the United States lifts the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy after her victory over Aryna Sabalenka. Getty ImagesShe also avenged her 2022 French Open final disappointment when she lost to Iga Swiatek in straight sets.
“First, I’d like to thank God for always keeping me in his corner. I’m just happy to be here,” Gauff started off during the trophy ceremony. “A lot of hard knocks. It means a lot to be here. I’d also like to congratulate Aryna, you’re the No. 1 player in the world and it was a tough match.
“You deserve all the results you get and every time we play it’s such a tough match for me, so congratulations.”
Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates with her mum Candi Gauff and dad Corey Gauff after winning the women’s singles final against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka. REUTERS
Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates with the trophy after winning the women’s singles final against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka. REUTERS
Coco Gauff reacts after a point during her women’s singles final match against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka AFP via Getty ImagesShe then addressed her parents, who were in the crowd, among Gauff’s coaches.
“You guys keep me grounded and give me the belief. Thanks and I love you guys. To my brothers at home, you are the reason I do this, and you inspire me more than you know.”
“Thanks to everyone who made this tournament happen, and thanks to you guys [the crowd]! You really helped me today, you were cheering for me so hard. I’m not sure what I do to deserve so much love from the French crowd but merci beaucoup.”
Coco Gauff of the United States plays a backhand against Aryna Sabalenka. Getty Images
Coco Gauff celebrates after winning her women’s singles final match against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka. AFP via Getty ImagesIt was a match filled with big momentum shifts that lasted two hours and 38 minutes.
However, Gauff had the edge in the end, converting nine of 21 breakpoint opportunities.
Sabalenka also had a stunning 70 unforced errors that did her in against Gauff’s still brutal 30.
It was a windy and rainy day in Paris that also influenced the match, but nothing got to Sabelenka more than her emotions.
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her women’s singles final match against Coco Gauff on Day 14 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2025. AFP via Getty Images
Runner-up Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka looks dejected during the trophy presentation. REUTERSThe match was her second consecutive major final appearance this year.
She previously lost to fellow American Madison Keys in the Australian Open final in January.
“Thank you to my team for your support. I’m sorry for this terrible final,” Sabelenka said following the match during the trophy ceremony, while also congratulating Gauff. “Anyway, thank you everyone. Thank you. As always, I’ll come back stronger.”
