How brilliant Coco Gauff tormented Aryna Sabalenka to win a ‘terrible’ French Open final
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Coco Gauff fights back to frustrate Aryna Sabalenka and win first French Open title
- Coco Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set comeback at the French Open final, securing her first French Open title and second Grand Slam victory at age 21.
- Gauff's resilience and strategic gameplay allowed her to overcome Sabalenka's powerful start, capitalising on Sabalenka's errors, of which there were 70, more than double Gauff's total.
- Sabalenka, after an initial strong performance, struggled with consistency, committing numerous errors and double faults, leading to her second consecutive Grand Slam final loss.
- Gauff exploited Sabalenka's faltering serve and capitalised on key moments, demonstrating tenacity and composure to secure the win.
- The match was characterised by contrasting styles, with Sabalenka's powerful attack meeting Gauff's counter-punching defence, ultimately leading to Gauff's triumph in challenging, gusty conditions.