Coco Gauff Defeats Aryna Sabalenka to Win 2025 French Open Women’s Title

Paris, June 7, 2025 – American tennis sensation Coco Gauff captured her first French Open crown and second Grand Slam singles title by overcoming world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic three-set final, 6-7, 6-2, 6-4, at Roland Garros.

Gauff, 21, became the first American woman to lift the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen since Serena Williams in 2015. The final saw Gauff rally from a set down, displaying remarkable composure and athleticism against Sabalenka, who entered the match as the tournament favorite and reigning world No. 1.

The opening set was a tense affair, with both players holding serve and exchanging powerful baseline rallies. Sabalenka edged out Gauff in a closely contested tiebreak, taking the first set 7-6 (5). Undeterred, Gauff responded with a commanding performance in the second set, breaking Sabalenka twice to level the match at one set apiece.

The deciding set saw Gauff seize the momentum with an early break, holding off a late surge from Sabalenka to close out the match after two hours and 36 minutes of high-quality tennis. Gauff’s victory was met with a standing ovation from the Parisian crowd, as she fell to her knees in celebration.

With this win, Gauff cements her status as one of the sport’s brightest young stars. “It’s a dream come true to win here in Paris,” Gauff said during the trophy ceremony. “Aryna is an incredible competitor, and I had to play my best tennis to win today.”

Sabalenka, who was seeking her third Grand Slam title, praised Gauff’s performance. “Coco played amazing tennis. She deserved this title,” Sabalenka said.

Gauff’s triumph at Roland Garros adds to her US Open victory in 2023 and signals a new era for American women’s tennis on the clay courts of Paris.