Coco Gauff reminds Carlos Alcaraz of special memory with endearing message after Spaniard’s ‘amazing’ French Open triumph
Coco Gauff’s Heartfelt Message to Carlos Alcaraz After French Open 2025 Win
Following Carlos Alcaraz’s thrilling 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) victory over Jannik Sinner in the French Open 2025 men’s final on June 8, Coco Gauff shared an endearing message that recalled their shared Beijing triumphs. Posting on X at 01:57 WAT on June 9, Gauff wrote, “we had to run beijing back for the one time! 🤝🏾 congratulations @carlosalcaraz on an incredible win! You are amazing!” The message referenced their simultaneous victories at the 2024 China Open, where Gauff won her second Beijing title and Alcaraz claimed his first, a milestone she celebrated with mutual admiration, per Tennis.com.[](https://x.com/CocoGauff/status/1931878166945292444)
Gauff, fresh off her own French Open 2025 women’s final win against Aryna Sabalenka (6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4) on June 7, highlighted their parallel journeys as young Grand Slam champions. Her message echoed earlier sentiments from June 4, when she told The Tennis Letter, “I’ve told him that I’ve tried to have fun on the court like him and smile as much as he does,” crediting Alcaraz’s joyful demeanor as inspiration. Alcaraz, 22, had reciprocated post-match on June 7, posting, “🫶🏻 Many congrats @CocoGauff!!!” on X, celebrating her second major.
The mutual respect underscores their bond as Nike ambassadors and rising tennis icons, with Alcaraz’s fifth Grand Slam and Gauff’s second marking a historic moment for the sport’s new generation, per The Athletic. Their Beijing connection added a personal touch to Gauff’s heartfelt tribute.[]
