Key Points
- World No. 2 Coco Gauff defeats Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic three-set French Open final: 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-4.
- Gauff claims her second Grand Slam title, following her 2023 US Open triumph both finals won against Sabalenka.
- The match lasted over 2 hours and 38 minutes, featuring high winds and intense rallies.
- Gauff avenges her 2022 Roland Garros final loss to Iga Swiatek.
- This is the first French Open women’s final between the world’s top two players since 2013.
New Delhi: American tennis star Coco Gauff has cemented her place among the sport’s elite, capturing her second career Grand Slam title with a stunning comeback victory over World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the 2025 French Open women’s singles final. Gauff, just 21 years old, showcased grit and tactical brilliance to overcome a first-set deficit, eventually prevailing 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-4 in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats for nearly three hours.
A Final for the Ages: Top Two Seeds Collide
This year’s Roland Garros final was historic, marking the first time since 2013 that the world’s top two women’s players faced off for the title. The last such clash saw Serena Williams defeat Maria Sharapova. Gauff and Sabalenka’s rivalry is quickly becoming one of the most compelling in the sport, with Gauff now holding a narrow 6-5 head-to-head edge over the Belarusian powerhouse.
Match Highlights: Gauff’s Resilience Shines
- First Set: Sabalenka edged out Gauff in a tense tiebreaker, 7-6 (7-5), capitalizing on her aggressive baseline play.
- Second Set: Gauff regrouped, using her speed and defensive skills to force errors from Sabalenka, who struggled with the blustery conditions and racked up 70 unforced mistakes.
- Final Set: Gauff maintained her composure, breaking Sabalenka’s serve at a crucial moment to seal the championship and spark jubilant celebrations.
Redemption at Roland Garros
This victory is especially sweet for Gauff, who suffered a heartbreaking loss to Iga Swiatek in the 2022 French Open final. With this win, she not only avenges that defeat but also proves her ability to triumph on the sport’s biggest stages.
Sabalenka’s Grand Slam Woes Continue
For Sabalenka, it’s a second consecutive Grand Slam final defeat, having lost to Madison Keys at the 2025 Australian Open. Despite her back-to-back Australian Open titles in 2023 and 2024, Sabalenka will look to regroup after another near-miss in Paris.
Gauff’s Grand Slam Journey
- 2023 US Open Champion: Defeated Sabalenka in the final.
- 2025 French Open Champion: Defeated Sabalenka in the final.
- 2022 French Open Finalist: Lost to Iga Swiatek.
Gauff’s victory marks her as the youngest American to win multiple Grand Slam titles since Serena Williams.
Coco Gauff delivered a masterclass in resilience and shot-making to win her second Grand Slam title at the 2025 French Open, overcoming Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final. The victory cements Gauff’s status as one of tennis’s brightest stars and continues her remarkable head-to-head dominance over Sabalenka on the biggest stages.
