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Gauff beats Sabalenka to win French Open title

Gauff beats Sabalenka to win French Open title

Summary

Coco Gauff won her first French Open singles title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set match. This is Gauff's second Grand Slam win, after her 2023 US Open victory. Both players faced challenging conditions, but Gauff ultimately prevailed.

Key Facts

  • Coco Gauff won the French Open singles title for the first time.
  • She defeated Aryna Sabalenka with scores of 6-7, 6-2, 6-4.
  • This is Gauff's second Grand Slam win; she previously won the US Open in 2023.
  • Gauff lost the first set but came back to win the next two sets.
  • The weather, including a strong breeze, made serving difficult for both players.
  • The victory made Gauff the first American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015.
  • Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, was aiming for her first French Open title.
  • Gauff had lost in the French Open final in 2022 but returned to win this year.
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