Coco Gauff Breaks History: 21‑Year‑Old Wins Her First French Open Championship in Thrilling Comeback
A historic comeback marking a new era in tennis.
A Moment That Resounds Through Tennis History
On June 7, 2025, Coco Gauff burst into the limelight once again-this time as the first woman from the United States to become a French Open champion since Serena Williams in 2015. Her 6‑7(5), 6‑2, 6‑4 victory over World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka not only earned her maiden Roland Garros title but also her second Grand Slam singles title
Resilience Beyond the Scoreline
After losing a nervous tiebreak in the opener, Gauff fully reversed the tide-taking the second set convincingly and warding off Sabalenka’s counterpunches in the third
The Gauff Family Pillar
Apart from sheer athleticism, Gauff credited her parents-her mom, Candi, with emotional support, and dad, Corey, with taking a step back from coaching but influencing her career in important ways. In her post-match speech and interviews, she explained that they always had confidence in her-even more so than she had in herself
Standing Tall on American Soil
Gauff’s victory broke a decade-long American drought on Roland Garros for the women. Sports heroes from Barack and Michelle Obama to LeBron James and Billie Jean King hailed her, marking this milestone achievement.
Inside the Match
Played in difficult Parisian weather-windy, wet, not very good-Gauff’s flexibility proved to be her biggest strength. She committed just 24 unforced errors to Sabalenka’s 67, breaking serve at critical points and finally closing out her win on her second match point.
Conclusion: At 21, Gauff has already won the 2023 US Open and now Roland Garros. With dominating performances on surfaces, she’s set to challenge the legends of the sport-and perhaps take their places as left by icons Serena, Nadal, and Federer.
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