Coco Gauff, World No. 2 and 2025 French Open champion, delivered a concise four-word statement, “We’re good, so chill,” during a Tennis Channel interview on June 27, 2025, addressing her relationship with Aryna Sabalenka after their viral Centre Court dance at Wimbledon, per *EssentiallySports*. The moment came as Sabalenka playfully asked, “Are we still friends?” to which Gauff replied, “Yeah, we’re good,” prompting Sabalenka to add, “So you see, it’s all good, guys, chill out,” per @TheTennisLetter. This exchange, coupled with their TikTok and Instagram posts dancing to C+C Music Factory’s “Gonna Make You Sweat,” marked a new chapter in their saga following tensions from the French Open final.
On June 7, Gauff defeated Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 at Roland Garros, but Sabalenka’s post-match claim that Gauff won due to her 70 unforced errors rather than superior play sparked backlash, per *The Athletic*. Sabalenka later apologized, calling her remarks “unprofessional” and confirming she wrote to Gauff to make amends, per *The Guardian*. Gauff, gracious on *Good Morning America*, said she gave Sabalenka “the benefit of the doubt,” noting the emotional weight of the loss, per *ABC News*. Their Centre Court dance, posted with Gauff’s caption, “The olive branch was extended and accepted,” symbolized reconciliation, per *ProFootballNetwork.com*.
At Wimbledon, Gauff faces Dayana Yastremska in the first round, with a potential Iga Swiatek quarterfinal, while Sabalenka opens against Carson Branstine, per *WTA*. Their paths could only cross in the July 12 final. Fans on X, like @ClaroSports, celebrated their renewed bond, calling it a “beautiful display of friendship,” while @TennisFanUK hailed Gauff’s statement as a “classy move.” The dance and Gauff’s words have shifted the narrative, showcasing unity as they chase their first Wimbledon title.
