Coco Gauff Wins Second French Open Title Defeating Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff won her second Grand Slam title by defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set thriller at the 2025 French Open, becoming the first American woman to claim the title since Serena Williams in 2015. Gauff, inspired by Olympic sprinter Gabby Thomas's practice of positive self-talk, shared a handwritten motivational note on Instagram that helped her manifest this victory. Despite a strong start, Sabalenka, who had previously ended Iga Swiatek's four-year unbeaten streak at Roland Garros, struggled with 70 unforced errors and emotional challenges, ultimately attributing her loss to her mistakes rather than Gauff's play. After the match, tennis legend Chris Evert praised Gauff not only for her tennis IQ and athleticism but also for her humility, intelligence, and social awareness. Gauff's victory highlights her rising status as a major force in women's tennis, with the 21-year-old now among the elite players with multiple Grand Slam titles, and she is expected to contend strongly at Wimbledon next. Sabalenka expressed deep disappointment but hoped to move past the loss with upcoming personal plans.