Coco Gauff secured her first French Open title on June 7th, creating a historic moment in her career. The 21-year-old American tennis player delivered an amazing performance to beat the World No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka, in a captivating final on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Gauff won the match with scores of 6-7 (5), 6-2, and 6-4.
This victory represents a huge milestone for Gauff. Back in 2022, when she was just 18, she reached the French Open final but lost to Iga Swiatek, who was then World No. 1. This time, Gauff seized the opportunity and secured the title.
The French Open win is Gauff’s second Grand Slam title, following her earlier win at the 2023 US Open. Notably, this final was a repeat of the US Open, where Gauff also triumphed over Sabalenka. Sabalenka missed her chance to get her revenge.
This win also allowed Gauff to avenge her loss to Sabalenka earlier this year in the Madrid Open final. With this recent victory, Gauff now leads in their head-to-head matches, 6-5, showcasing her strong performance.
This win is especially significant because it is Gauff’s first title on clay this season. She had reached the finals in both the Rome Open and the Madrid Open but lost. The French Open win was a ‘third time lucky’ moment for her on clay.
Overall, this French Open title is a significant achievement for Coco Gauff, demonstrating her position as a top player in women’s tennis.