In a thrilling three-set final at Roland Garros, 21-year-old American tennis prodigy Coco Gauff clinched her first French Open title, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-7, 6-2, 6-4. The victory marks Gauff's second Grand Slam win following her 2023 US Open triumph and makes her the youngest American woman to lift the trophy in Paris since Serena Williams in 2015.
Sabalenka, who overcame three-time champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals, initially dominated with aggressive baseline play, securing a 4-1 lead in the first set. However, Gauff adapted swiftly to challenging windy conditions, deploying tactical drop shots and capitalizing on her opponent's double faults to force a tiebreaker. Despite Sabalenka's comeback from 3-0 down in the tiebreak, Gauff's resilience shone through as she claimed 63% of first-serve points and 67% of second-serve points in the decisive second set.
The final set saw both athletes push physical limits, with Gauff's strategic net approaches and consistent backhand returns ultimately securing her historic victory. The match drew global attention, underscoring tennis's growing appeal across Asia and beyond as audiences tuned in for the high-stakes showdown.
