Coco Gauff’s Classy Response to Aryna Sabalenka’s French Open 2025 Final Claim
After defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 in the French Open 2025 women’s final on June 7, Coco Gauff faced questions about Sabalenka’s post-match comment, reported by @TheTennisLetter on X, where the world No. 1 suggested, “I think she [Gauff] won the match not because she played incredible. Just because I made all of those mistakes.” Sabalenka attributed her 70 unforced errors, compared to Gauff’s 30, to tough windy conditions, per The Independent.
Gauff, in her press conference, responded with grace and focus, avoiding direct confrontation. “I don’t really have a response to that. I try not to focus on what opponents say after matches because everyone processes losses differently,” she said, per Tennis.com. “Aryna’s an incredible player, and I respect her fight. I just played my game, stayed calm, and took advantage of the conditions. That’s all I can control.” Her measured reply highlighted her mental maturity, sidestepping any potential feud while emphasizing her strategic approach, which saw her win 34 of 51 points lasting five strokes or more, per ESPN.[](https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/45458341/coco-gauff-sweeps-lois-boisson-faces-sabalenka-top-2-final)
Sabalenka’s frustration was evident, as she shouted at her box and struggled with the wind, per The Guardian, while Gauff’s composure and defensive prowess, reminiscent of her 2023 US Open win over Sabalenka, proved decisive. Posts on X, like @sluggahjells, noted Sabalenka’s acknowledgment of Gauff’s better handling of conditions, but @Certinfy criticized her remarks as a “backhand compliment.” Gauff’s response, however, kept the focus on her second Grand Slam title, cementing her status as the first American woman to win Roland Garros since Serena Williams in 2015, per NBC News.[]
