American tennis star Coco Gauff, 21, made history at the French Open by defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the finals on Saturday, June 7. This was Gauff’s first win at the prestigious tournament and marked a milestone for American tennis.
After the match, Sabalenka sparked controversy with comments suggesting that Gauff’s victory was largely due to her opponent’s mistakes rather than skill. However, Sabalenka later retracted these remarks, praising Gauff for playing “with poise and purpose.”
Gauff responded to Sabalenka’s initial comments, saying she was surprised but chose not to take offense. Instead, she acknowledged that the match was emotionally charged and praised Sabalenka as a “fighter” and “tough opponent.” Both players struggled with the windy conditions during the final, which Gauff managed to handle better.
This marks Gauff’s first Grand Slam win and gives her a 6-5 edge in their career head-to-head match record. The victory is a significant milestone for American tennis, coming after a decade without an American winner at the French Open.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/french/2025/06/09/coco-gauff-french-open-aryna-sabalenka-comments/84118625007