Coco Gauff Blazes into French Open Final, Sets Up Showdown with Sabalenka

PARIS — Coco Gauff has returned to the Roland Garros final, delivering a commanding 6–1, 6–2 victory over French wildcard Loïs Boisson in Thursday’s semifinal. The 21-year-old American, currently ranked world No. 2, will now face top seed Aryna Sabalenka in a highly anticipated championship match.

Gauff’s semifinal performance was marked by her aggressive play and composure, effectively neutralizing Boisson’s efforts and silencing the home crowd’s support for the French underdog. Boisson, ranked world No. 361, had captivated fans with her unexpected run to the semifinals, including notable victories over top-10 players Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva. 

This final marks Gauff’s third appearance in a Grand Slam final and her second at Roland Garros, having previously reached the final in 2022. She secured her first major title at the 2023 US Open, where she notably defeated Sabalenka in the final. 

Sabalenka advanced to the final by ending Iga Świątek’s remarkable 26-match winning streak at the French Open, defeating the defending champion 7–6(1), 4–6, 6–0 in a gripping semifinal. 

The upcoming final promises a thrilling contest between the top two seeds, with Gauff aiming to replicate her previous success against Sabalenka and claim her second Grand Slam title.