Coco Gauff Stuns Sabalenka to Win First French Open Title in Epic Final
Paris, June 7 (TheTrendingPeople.com):
In a dramatic showdown at Court Philippe-Chatrier, Coco Gauff claimed her first French Open Women’s Singles title by defeating World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final on Saturday. The 21-year-old American triumphed 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4, becoming the youngest American woman to win the Roland Garros title since Serena Williams in 2002.
Already the 2023 US Open champion, Gauff now holds two Grand Slam singles titles, further solidifying her status as the next big force in women’s tennis.
"This means everything to me. To come back from a set down against the World No.1—it’s a dream come true," Gauff said after the win.
A Final to Remember: Set-by-Set Breakdown
First Set: Sabalenka Edges a 78-Minute Marathon
Sabalenka, in classic aggressive form, broke Gauff twice to take an early 4-1 lead and appeared to be in complete control. At 4-1, 40-0, the match seemed one-sided—but Gauff had other plans. The American clawed her way back to level the set 4-4 as Sabalenka’s game started to show cracks, including two double faults from 40-0 in the sixth game.
Despite Gauff’s comeback, Sabalenka broke again for 5-4 and held two set points in a tense 13-minute game, but couldn’t close it. Gauff broke back and forced a tiebreak, only for Sabalenka to rally from 3-5 down to take it 7-5, closing the 78-minute set with a confident volley.
Second Set: Gauff Regroups and Dominates
Instead of crumbling after losing a tight first set, Gauff reset quickly. She broke Sabalenka in the very first game and raced to a 4-1 lead. Although she briefly dropped serve again at 4-1, she held strong and closed out the set 6-2 in just 32 minutes, leveling the match and turning the momentum in her favor.
Final Set: Gauff Seals It with Grit and Grace
In the decisive third set, Gauff broke Sabalenka for a 2-1 lead with a stunning forehand volley after a dazzling Sabalenka tweener. Sabalenka fought back from 1-3 to 3-3, but Gauff stayed calm under pressure, broke again, and held serve to close out the match 6-4.
As the final point ended, Gauff dropped to her knees in joy, tears flowing as she celebrated a milestone victory.
A Win for the History Books
- Gauff becomes the first American woman to win Roland Garros since Serena Williams in 2015.
- She is also the youngest American to win the French Open since Serena in 2002.
- This is her second Grand Slam title, following her US Open victory in 2023.
This win also cements Gauff’s place as World No.2, inching her closer to the coveted top spot on the WTA rankings.
What’s Next for Gauff?
With Wimbledon around the corner and her confidence soaring, Gauff is now expected to be one of the top contenders in the grass-court season. Her consistent performance across surfaces is a testament to her growth and maturity as a player.
Conclusion:
Coco Gauff’s triumph in Paris was not just about power or talent—it was a story of mental resilience, tactical intelligence, and unshakeable belief. Beating the World No.1 after losing the first set in a Grand Slam final marks her arrival as a true tennis superstar.