Nigeria, June 8 -- In a comeback that showcased grit and growth, Coco Gauff captured her maiden French Open singles title with a three-set win over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Paris on Saturday.

Under swirling winds and considerable pressure, the 21-year-old American overcame an early deficit to win 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 in a hard-fought final, etching her name into Roland Garros history and reaffirming her place among the top players in women's tennis.

Gauff's victory not only earns her a second Grand Slam title, adding to her 2023 US Open triumph, but also completes a redemptive arc after her heartbreak in the 2022 French Open final.

It was then that the teenage Gauff sat crushed under a towel, overwhelmed by defeat. Three years l...