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Gauff and Sabalenka to Contend for French Open Title

Sabalenka ended Iga Swiatek’s three-year French Open reign in the semifinals.

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Sabalenka jugará la final de Roland Garros
Coco Gauff jugará la final de Roland Garros

Overview

  • Gauff defeated Loiss Boisson 6-1, 6-2 to reach her second final in Paris and pursue a second Grand Slam crown.
  • Sabalenka ousted three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek to secure her maiden chance at the Roland Garros title.
  • Boisson’s run ended after she became the lowest-ranked semifinalist in Grand Slam history.
  • The final rematch recreates Sabalenka’s clay-court advantage following her Madrid Open victory over Gauff.
  • Saturday’s match will produce a new French Open champion as neither finalist has won in Paris before.