Coco Gauff achieved a career milestone on June 7 by winning her first French Open women’s singles title. The 21-year-old American tennis sensation displayed exceptional skill and determination, defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in an exciting final on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Gauff’s impressive performance led to her triumph with scores of 6-7 (5), 6-2, and 6-4.
This win signifies a significant achievement for Gauff, coming after she reached the French Open final in 2022. This time, she secured her first title. The French Open victory is Gauff’s second Grand Slam title after winning the 2023 US Open, where she also bested Sabalenka.
This victory held additional significance as Gauff avenged her loss to Sabalenka in the Madrid Open final. This win gives Gauff a 6-5 lead in their head-to-head matches. This win also marks Gauff’s first title on clay this season, after previously losing in the finals of the Rome Open and Madrid Open, highlighting her success on the surface.