Coco Gauff Claims First French Open Title, Defeating Aryna Sabalenka
Coco Gauff wins her first French Open title, becoming the first American woman to do so since 2015, defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling final.
Coco Gauff Wins French Open, Defeats Sabalenka
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Overview
- Coco Gauff triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open final, marking her second Grand Slam title.
- The match lasted 2 hours and 38 minutes, showcasing Gauff's resilience and skill.
- Gauff's victory makes her the first American woman to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015.
- The final featured the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup at the French Open since 2013.
- Sabalenka acknowledged Gauff's fighting spirit in her post-match speech, highlighting the emotional intensity of the competition.
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Analysis
Emphasizes Gauff's historic victory as the first American woman to win the French Open since 2015.
Coco Gauff secured her second major title by winning the French Open.
Gauff thanked her fans on Court-Philippe Chatrier for their support during the match.
Gauff is the first American to win the French Open women's title since Serena Williams in 2015.
The match lasted 2 hours and 38 minutes.
The recent final in Paris marked the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 match at the French Open since 2013 and only the second in the last 30 years.
Gauff defeated No. 1 seed Sabalenka in three sets with a score of 6-7, 6-2, 6-4.
Gauff demonstrated her mental strength and composure under pressure during the match.
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"…Gauff raised the winners’ trophy aloft, then kissed it several times."
Chicago Tribune·24d·"…Coco Gauff has won the French Open title for the United States, marking her first victory at Roland-Garros."
Deadline·24d·"…Coco Gauff became the first American to win the French Open women's title since Serena Williams in 2015 after beating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in three sets on Saturday."
CBS News·24d·"…Gauff won a second Grand Slam singles title on Saturday at her favorite tournament, beating No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 to take home the French Open title she has long desired."
USA TODAY·24d·"…Gauff collapsed to the red clay of Roland-Garros, her hands high in the air."
NPR·24d·"…Gauff raised the winners’ trophy aloft, then kissed it several times."
NBC News·25d·FAQ
The final match score was 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 in favor of Coco Gauff.
Coco Gauff is ranked No. 2 in the world and is 21 years old.
Coco Gauff has won two Grand Slam titles: the 2023 US Open and the 2025 French Open.
The last American woman to win the French Open before Coco Gauff was Serena Williams in 2015.
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