Coco Gauff claims first French Open title after fightback floors Aryna Sabalenka

In her five years competing at the top level of her sport, Coco Gauff has established a solid reputation for her resilience. Regardless of the situation or her performance, she will battle until the very end. More often than not, she will find a way to succeed. Facing the world’s best player in a crucial moment of her career, Gauff displayed her grit and endurance as she navigated a path to victory, defeating Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1, in a thrilling match to claim her first French Open title.

Two years after defeating Sabalenka to win her first major title at the 2023 US Open, Gauff, now ranked world No. 2, has become a multiple Grand Slam champion, joining an elite group of players. She is the first American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015 and the youngest since Williams in 2002.

After ending Iga Swiatek’s 26-match winning streak in the semi-finals, Sabalenka and Gauff faced off in the final, adding another chapter to their competitive history. Despite Sabalenka starting strong, she struggled with consistency as Gauff remained tenacious, eventually securing a hard-fought victory.

In the junior event, Hannah Klugman fell short in her quest to become Britain’s first French Open champion in almost 50 years, losing in the final to Austrian Lilli Tagger. Meanwhile, in the men’s wheelchair final, Alfie Hewett was defeated by Japan’s Tokito Oda, with Hewett later teaming up with Gordon Reid in the doubles final.

In a thrilling match, Gauff showcased her determination and skill, ultimately claiming a significant win in her career with a strong display against Sabalenka.