This Saturday afternoon, American Coco Gauff won her first title at Roland Garros, defeating world number 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final: 6-7, 6-2, 6-4. At 21, Gauff thus won her second Grand Slam title, after the 2023 US Open, and confirmed her status as a major figure in world women's tennis.
A high-flying final between the two best in the world
The final pitted the top two players in the WTA rankings against each other, a first for the first time in seven years at a Grand Slam. Sabalenka, with her powerful form, won the first set in a tiebreak (7-6) after an intense start. However, Coco Gauff turned the tables by dominating the second set 6-2, capitalizing on her opponent's mistakes.
A decisive third set
The final set was marked by tense rallies and several breaks on both sides. Coco Gauff finally took the lead by breaking Sabalenka to lead 5-3, before closing out the match on her serve after two match points.
After losing the final at Roland-Garros in 2022 against Iga swiatekCoco Gauff, who defeated Frenchwoman Loïs Boisson in the semi-finals, took her revenge on clay. She won her second Grand Slam tournament after her success at the 2023 US Open.
