Tears of pain to tears of joy - Gauff's journey to glory
Summary
Coco Gauff won the French Open for the first time, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final. Gauff had faced challenges in the past but used mental strength and determination to achieve victory at Roland Garros.Key Facts
- Coco Gauff is the first American to win the French Open singles title since Serena Williams in 2015.
- Gauff previously lost in the French Open women's final three years ago against Iga Swiatek.
- Gauff won her first Grand Slam at the 2023 US Open.
- In the French Open final, Gauff came back from losing the first set to beat Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one.
- Gauff used positive self-belief, including writing a note about winning the 2025 French Open, to motivate herself.
- Gauff has improved her performance significantly, winning 18 of her last 21 matches.
- Her resilience is highlighted by recent triumphs in Madrid, Rome, and reaching the Roland Garros final.
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