American tennis phenom Coco Gauff secured her maiden Grand Slam title on Saturday, overcoming world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in a gripping 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 final at Roland Garros. The 20-year-old's resilience shone through after dropping a tense first-set tiebreak, rallying with dominant baseline play to claim victory in front of a captivated Parisian crowd.
Gauff's win marks a career milestone following her 2022 US Open final appearance, solidifying her status as one of tennis' brightest young stars. Sabalenka, who aimed to become the first woman since 2015 to win both Australian and French Opens in the same year, acknowledged her opponent's “exceptional defensive skills” in post-match remarks.
The nearly three-hour showdown saw dramatic momentum shifts, with Gauff converting 78% of break points while demonstrating improved tactical maturity. The victory positions Gauff as a leading contender for upcoming Wimbledon and Olympic competitions, with analysts predicting increased commercial interest in women's tennis across Asian markets.
