Coco Gauff Defeats World No.1 Sabalenka in French Open Final

Coco Gauff captured the 2025 French Open women's singles title, becoming the first American woman since 2015 to win Roland Garros by defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set final. Gauff overcame a first-set loss to prevail 6–7, 6–2, 6–4, showcasing resilience in difficult windy conditions that Sabalenka struggled with, making 70 unforced errors, the most in any women's match at the tournament. Sabalenka admitted her poor performance and mental lapses contributed to her defeat, suggesting that Gauff capitalized more on her mistakes than outplayed her, and controversially stated that Iga Swiatek would have beaten Gauff had she reached the final. Gauff's victory was celebrated by fans and fellow athletes alike, including Iowa State signee Jada Williams, highlighting Gauff's growing influence and success as a young tennis star. The final marked the first time since 2013 that the top two women's seeds met at Roland Garros, emphasizing the high caliber of competition. Despite the loss, Sabalenka will maintain her No. 1 ranking, while Gauff's win added a second Grand Slam singles title to her career achievements.