Coco Gauff is ready for her second shot at the French Open title after a dominant semifinal win on Thursday. The 21-year-old American tennis star defeated Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2, securing her place in the French Open final for the second time in her career. Gauff, who is ranked No. 2 at Roland Garros, will face No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka in the women’s final this Saturday in Paris.
A Grand Slam Final Rematch: Gauff vs. Sabalenka
This highly anticipated final will be a rematch of last year’s U.S. Open final, where Gauff triumphed over Sabalenka to claim her first Grand Slam title at just 19 years old. Saturday’s showdown will mark the third Grand Slam final of Gauff’s career, having previously been the runner-up at the 2022 French Open when she lost to Iga Świątek. For Sabalenka, this will be a chance to avenge her loss to Gauff in New York and capture her first French Open title.
Historic No. 1 vs. No. 2 Matchup
The Gauff vs. Sabalenka final will be a historic encounter as it is only the second time in the past 30 years that the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds will face off in the women’s French Open final, according to ESPN. Both players have had outstanding performances this year, with Sabalenka defeating Iga Świątek 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0 in the semifinals to book her spot in the final.
Gauff’s Road to the Final
Gauff’s journey to the final has been impressive, especially after her strong performance in the semifinals. Her victory against Boisson demonstrated her exceptional skill and confidence. Gauff has made history in other areas as well, including becoming the youngest American woman to win a singles match at the 2024 Olympics and carrying the U.S. flag at the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony, the first tennis player to do so.
What’s Next for Gauff?
With the final approaching, all eyes are on Gauff as she aims to win her first French Open title and add another achievement to her growing list of accomplishments. Whether she can repeat her U.S. Open success and dethrone the No. 1 seed remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the future of American tennis is in good hands with Gauff.
