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Coco Gauff Overcomes Sabalenka to Claim First French Open Title

Wind-swept conditions tested both players as Gauff rallied from a set down to capture her first clay Grand Slam title

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Overview

  • Gauff defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 to win the French Open on June 7, 2025.
  • It marked the first women’s final at Roland Garros contested by the top two seeds since 2013.
  • Blustery Paris winds contributed to a combined 100 unforced errors and 15 breaks of serve in the match.
  • After runner-up finishes in Rome and Madrid, Gauff secured her first clay-court trophy of the season.
  • The 21-year-old improved to 2-0 in Grand Slam finals against Sabalenka, trimming the gap in world rankings.