Coco Gauff triumphed in a thrilling match against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, winning her first French Open title with a comeback victory of 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4. This win marks her second major title, having previously won the US Open against the same opponent. Gauff's relentless determination shone through, allowing her to recover from an initial deficit. With this victory, she joins the ranks of multiple grand slam champions and becomes the first American to win this title since Serena Williams in 2015, as well as the youngest since Williams in 2002. Their rivalry adds an intriguing layer to her achievements.
In her half-decade competing at the highest level of her sport, Coco Gauff has built an impermeable reputation for her toughness.
Gauff showed the full breadth of her grit and durability as she somehow plotted a path to victory...to topple Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1.
She is the first American player to win the French Open title since Serena Williams in 2015 and the youngest to do so since Williams in 2002.
The rivalry between these two has its own storied history, and the American now leads their head-to-head 6-5.
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