In an exciting French Open women’s final on Saturday, Coco Gauff overcame a deficit to overcome world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4, earning her second career grand slam singles victory.
Replicating her 2023 US Open success, the 21-year-old’s victory became the only American to win at Roland Garros this century and the first since Serena Williams in 2015.
“I want to thank my team. You guys have been a joy to be around … you are always pushing me. I know sometimes I’m not the easiest and I can be so serious but you remind me there’s more to life than tennis and I think that’s what makes me play better on court,” she said afterward.
“I would like to thank my parents – from washing my clothes to keeping me grounded … you guys probably believe in me more than I believe in myself. To my brothers at home, you guys are the reason I do this and inspire me more than anything,” Gauff added.
“I didn’t think I could do it but I’m going to quote Tyler, The Creator who said ‘If I ever told you I had a doubt inside me, I must be lying’. I’ll leave you with that.”
