Coco Gauff secured her maiden French Open women’s singles title on June 7th, marking a significant milestone in her career. The 21-year-old American tennis sensation triumphed over World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping final held on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Gauff sealed the match with scores of 6-7 (5), 6-2, and 6-4.
This win is a pivotal moment for Gauff. In 2022, at age 18, she reached the French Open final but was defeated by Iga Swiatek, then ranked World No. 1. This time, Gauff seized her opportunity to claim the title.
The French Open victory is Gauff’s second Grand Slam title, having previously won the 2023 US Open. Interestingly, this final was a rematch of that US Open, where Gauff also defeated Sabalenka, preventing Sabalenka from seeking revenge.
This victory also served as Gauff’s sweet revenge against Sabalenka, who had previously beaten her in the Madrid Open final earlier in the year. With this latest win, Gauff now leads their head-to-head matches 6-5.
The victory is particularly special as it represents Gauff’s first title on clay this season, having previously reached the finals of the Rome Open and Madrid Open. This win at the French Open signifies a ‘third time lucky’ moment for her on clay. Overall, this French Open title is a remarkable achievement for Coco Gauff, cementing her status as a top player in women’s tennis.
