Coco Gauff returns a shot during the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

PARIS, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Second-seeded Coco Gauff of the United States beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 in the women's singles final of the French Open on Saturday to clinch her second Grand Slam title.

Three-time Grand Slam winner Sabalenka had a great chance to win the first set on her serve after a 5-4 lead, but Gauff forced to a tie-breaker with perseverance. Although Gauff took an upper hand early in the tie-breaker, Sabalenka managed to come back for the first-set victory 7-6 (5).

After the 2023 US Open champion Gauff bounced back quickly to win the second set 6-2, the 21-year-old American powered into the final set and sealed the victory 6-4.

"I didn't think I could do it. The crowd really helped me today and cheered for me so hard. I don't know what I do to deserve so much love from the French crowd," Gauff said after kissing the trophy. "If I told you I had a doubt inside me, I must be lying."

Sabalenka congratulated Gauff after the match, saying, "Congrats on the second Grand Slam, which is well-deserved. You are a fighter and hard worker."

"After such tough two weeks playing great tennis, showing such terrible tennis in the final really hurts. I am sorry for this terrible final," Sabalenka said. "As I always say, I will come back stronger." ■

Winner Coco Gauff reacts during the awarding ceremony after the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Coco Gauff returns a shot during the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Winner Coco Gauff poses with trophy during the awarding ceremony after the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Winner Coco Gauff (1st R) and runner-up Aryna Sabalenka (2nd L) pose for photograph during the awarding ceremony after the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Winner Coco Gauff (R) and runner-up Aryna Sabalenka pose during the awarding ceremony after the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Aryna Sabalenka speaks during the awarding ceremony for the women's singles at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Coco Gauff reacts during the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Aryna Sabalenka reacts during the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Coco Gauff warms up before the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot during the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot during the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot during the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Coco Gauff returns a shot during the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Aryna Sabalenka reacts during the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Aryna Sabalenka enters the court before the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Coco Gauff reacts during the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot during the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot during the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot during the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Coco Gauff returns a shot during the women's singles final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Coco Gauff of the United States at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)