American tennis sensation Coco Gauff, 19, clinched her first French Open title Saturday in a rollercoaster three-set battle against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. The match, packed with jaw-dropping rallies and edge-of-your-seat drama, ended 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 in Gauff’s favor after over two hours of intense play.
The showdown saw Gauff rally from a first-set tiebreak loss, channeling her signature grit to dominate the next two sets. Sabalenka, known for her powerhouse serves, struggled with unforced errors as the teen phenom capitalized on momentum shifts. Fans erupted when Gauff sealed the win with a cross-court winner, collapsing to the clay in tears.
'This is for every kid who’s been told they’re too young to dream big,' Gauff said post-match, dedicating the victory to her family and coaches. The win marks her second Grand Slam title after the 2022 US Open breakthrough, solidifying her status as Gen-Z’s tennis icon.
The historic moment trended globally, with celebs like Serena Williams and LeBron James cheering her on social media. As the youngest French Open champ since 2001, Gauff’s triumph signals a new era in women’s tennis—and we’re here for it.
The showdown saw Gauff rally from a first-set tiebreak loss, channeling her signature grit to dominate the next two sets. Sabalenka, known for her powerhouse serves, struggled with unforced errors as the teen phenom capitalized on momentum shifts. Fans erupted when Gauff sealed the win with a cross-court winner, collapsing to the clay in tears.
'This is for every kid who’s been told they’re too young to dream big,' Gauff said post-match, dedicating the victory to her family and coaches. The win marks her second Grand Slam title after the 2022 US Open breakthrough, solidifying her status as Gen-Z’s tennis icon.
The historic moment trended globally, with celebs like Serena Williams and LeBron James cheering her on social media. As the youngest French Open champ since 2001, Gauff’s triumph signals a new era in women’s tennis—and we’re here for it. 
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