Coco Gauff Makes History: Wins First French Open at Just 21!

Delray Beach, USA - Coco Gauff has made history again, capturing her first French Open title on June 7, 2025, by defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling final. In this closely contested match that showcased both athletic prowess and emotional resilience, Gauff emerged victorious with scores of 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-4, marking a defining moment in her blossoming career. This victory not only signifies her second Grand Slam title—following her win at the U.S. Open in 2023—but also establishes her as the first American woman to clinch the French Open since Serena Williams did so back in 2015. WBZT reports that Gauff’s triumph comes at the young age of 21, making her the youngest American to win the title since Williams herself in 2002.

The match was marked by an unusually high number of unforced errors—100 in total—largely attributed to the breezy conditions that challenged both players. Sabalenka started strong, breaking Gauff’s serve early and leading the first set 4-1. However, Gauff fought back to level the score, only to lose in a tie-break. Gauff’s tenacity shone through in the second set, where she fought hard to take control from Sabalenka, winning it convincingly at 6-2. The final set saw Gauff break Sabalenka’s serve once more, leading to a thrilling conclusion after two hours and 38 minutes of intense play.Sky Sports notes that Sabalenka, despite her defeat, expressed her admiration for Gauff’s performance, citing her own slew of 70 unforced errors and vowing to come back stronger.

A Rematch Worth Watching

This final was a rematch of their earlier showdown at the U.S. Open, where Gauff had previously bested Sabalenka, making this victory all the more sweet for the young tennis star. Interestingly, Gauff also avenged her earlier loss to Sabalenka in the Madrid Open final earlier this season, now leading their head-to-head record at 6-5. Moreover, Gauff’s win at the French Open is not just a personal achievement; it symbolizes her growth in skill and mental strength on the international stage, particularly on clay.News24 emphasizes the significance of this win, as it marks Gauff’s first title on clay this season, following narrow defeats in both the Rome Open and Madrid Open finals earlier this year.

Coco Gauff’s victory at the French Open is a testament to her hard work, determination, and youthful exuberance. As she celebrated with the crowd at Roland Garros, she expressed heartfelt gratitude and quoted rapper Tyler, the Creator, about overcoming self-doubt. With a bright future ahead, Gauff is proving that there’s definitely something to be said for resilience, and she has truly made her mark on the tennis world.