Coco Gauff wins women's singles at Roland Garros 2025 - Photo: REUTERS
On the evening of June 7, a convincing victory over senior Aryna Sabalenka in the women's singles final of Roland Garros 2025 (French Open) with a score of (6-7, 6-2, 6-4) helped Coco Gauff step up to the top of glory for the first time in Paris.
The sacrifice of parents
Gauff was born on March 13, 2004 in Georgia, USA. The strongest foundation for her extraordinary talent comes from her family. Her parents, Corey and Candi Gauff, are both former outstanding college athletes.
Corey was a basketball player at Georgia State University, while Candi was a track and field player at Florida State University. They sacrificed their own careers to support their daughter's tennis dreams.
The decision to homeschool Gauff allowed her to balance her rigorous training schedule with her studies, creating optimal conditions for her development. Coco Gauff is the eldest of three siblings, with two younger brothers, Cody and Cameron.
Coco Gauff rose to become a phenomenon in the world of tennis at just 15 years old at Wimbledon 2019. Where she shocked the world with her victory over her idol, Venus Williams.
Unbelievable courage at the age of 21 helps Coco Gauff overcome her senior Sabalenka - Photo: REUTERS
Not just a short-lived phenomenon, since then the American tennis player has continuously maintained her position in the top of women's tennis. She shows composure and courage beyond her age.
According to the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), Gauff is currently ranked No. 2 in the world in singles and No. 1 in doubles. Her game is characterized by incredible speed, powerful baseline shots, and rare confidence and poise.
The 7th American athlete to win Roland Garros
The major titles started pouring in as if to prove the prophecy of a new tennis star. She won her first Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open in singles, followed by the doubles title at the 2024 French Open along with the prestigious 2024 WTA Finals.
Most recently, the Roland Garros 2025 final took place on the evening of June 7, once again affirming Coco Gauff's steely spirit. After losing the first set in a tense tie-break series against her senior Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff quickly regained her rhythm. She dominated the next two sets with precise and powerful shots, while Sabalenka made many unforced errors.
Coco Gauff's overwhelming emotions when winning Roland Garros 2025 - Photo: REUTERS
The victory made Coco Gauff the seventh American woman to win Roland Garros and the first in a decade, since the legendary Serena Williams in 2015.
At the age of 21, when many players are just starting their careers, Coco Gauff already has two Grand Slam singles titles and one Grand Slam doubles title, along with the top spot in the world rankings.
This promises a bright future, where her career horizon seems limitless. With her incredible growth rate and stability, Coco Gauff is expected to continue to conquer new heights, possibly dominating major tournaments for many years to come.
With her remarkable growth, Coco Gauff has gradually become an icon of the new generation – young people who dare to think, dare to do, and constantly strive to reach their dreams. The sky ahead of her is still vast and the global tennis world is looking forward to the next top performances from this talented American girl.
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