Goa, June 8 -- Coco Gauff delivered a sensational performance on Saturday to claim her maiden French Open title, defeating World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 in a dramatic women's singles final at Court Philippe-Chatrier. The 21-year-old American showcased remarkable resilience, bouncing back from a set down to secure her second Grand Slam crown, having previously triumphed at the 2023 US Open. This victory was particularly sweet for Gauff, who had lost the 2022 French Open final as a teenager and suffered defeats to Sabalenka earlier in the season, including in the Madrid Open final. With this win, Gauff not only avenged those losses but also took a 6-5 lead in their head-to-head record.

The match was a true roller-coaster, wi...