Overview

• Gauff defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 to capture her second Grand Slam title and become the first American woman to win the French Open since 2015.
• She credited a pre-final routine—writing “I will be French Open champion 2025” inspired by Gabby Thomas and practicing mirror affirmations—for reinforcing her belief under challenging windy conditions.
• Sabalenka initially attributed the outcome to her own errors but later issued an Instagram statement acknowledging that Gauff was the “better player” and “fully deserved the win.”
• Former US president Barack Obama and NBA star LeBron James publicly congratulated Gauff, underscoring the victory’s national resonance.
• Gauff will pivot to the grass-court season next, with plans to compete in Berlin before preparing for Wimbledon.