Coco Gauff Defeats Sabalenka in Epic Comeback to Win 2025 French Open

Paris — Coco Gauff continues to carve her name into tennis history. On Saturday, the 20-year-old American came from a set down to defeat World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling final at Roland Garros, capturing her first French Open singles title and second Grand Slam title overall.

In a fierce showdown between the top two players in the PIF WTA Rankings, No. 2 seed Coco Gauff triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka with a scoreline of 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4, sealing victory after 2 hours and 38 minutes of intense, clay-court drama.

With this win, Gauff becomes the first American woman to win the French Open singles title since Serena Williams in 2015. She now joins an elite group of U.S. champions and cements her status as one of the most promising stars in tennis today.

Gauff’s Career Journey

Cori Dionne “Coco” Gauff (/ˈɡɔːf/ GAWF) was born on March 13, 2004. She has achieved a career-high ranking of No. 2 in singles and No. 1 in doubles by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Gauff has now won ten career singles titles, including two major championships — the 2023 US Open and the 2025 French Open.

She made her WTA Tour debut at the 2019 Miami Open at just 15 years old. Her breakthrough came at Wimbledon 2019, where she defeated tennis legend Venus Williams and reached the fourth round. Over the next few years, she consistently improved, winning titles and reaching major finals in both singles and doubles.

By 2024, Gauff had clinched the WTA Finals and the French Open doubles title. Her journey reached another high in 2025 with her singles triumph in Paris, further solidifying her elite status.

Obama’s Message of Support

Gauff’s championship victory was celebrated across the globe — including a message from Former President Barack Obama, who posted:

Gauff also shared a celebratory moment on social media.

Looking Ahead

With the 2025 tennis season still underway, all eyes will remain on Coco Gauff as she prepares for Wimbledon and the US Open. If her Roland Garros performance is any indication, Gauff’s era of dominance may just be beginning.