American Ace: Coco Gauff Claims Historic French Open Title

Coco Gauff has made history at Roland Garros, becoming the first American woman since Serena Williams in 2015 to win the French Open title. The young star achieved this feat by defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a captivating three-set final, coming back from a set down to win 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4. This marks Gauff’s second major title, further cementing her legacy as a rising icon in women’s tennis.
The final was a highly anticipated showdown between the top two seeds, a rivalry that has produced several memorable battles. Sabalenka began the match powerfully, establishing a 4-1 lead in the first set. However, her game was disrupted by the windy conditions and an increasing number of unforced errors. Gauff, known for her tenacity, relentlessly chased down every ball, forcing a tie-break. Despite Gauff’s strong start in the tie-break, Sabalenka’s late surge secured the opening set.
The second set saw a dramatic shift in momentum. Sabalenka appeared to lose her emotional edge, while Gauff elevated her performance, displaying remarkable composure and strategic play. Gauff capitalized on Sabalenka’s struggles, particularly her second serve, and utilized her powerful backhand to dictate points. Her forehand, previously a perceived weakness, proved to be a formidable asset, its heavy topspin disrupting Sabalenka’s rhythm.
Gauff continued her dominant display into the third set, quickly taking a 3-1 lead. Although Sabalenka mounted a brief comeback to level at 3-3, Gauff’s mental strength prevailed as she immediately broke serve once more. In a tense final service game, Gauff held her nerve, securing a monumental victory that solidifies her position as a multi-Grand Slam champion and a trailblazer for American tennis.