Coco Gauff Receives Praise Ahead of French Open Final Against Sabalenka
American tennis star Coco Gauff has booked her place in the French Open final, where she will face Aryna Sabalenka in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
This will be the 11th meeting between the two players on the WTA Tour, with both women having won five of their previous ten matches. At Grand Slam level, they are evenly matched too, with one win each.
Former British player Tim Henman has described Gauff as a “great champion” for her excellent form throughout the tournament. Rennae Stubbs, another respected voice in tennis, believes Gauff must improve her first serve percentage to stand a chance of beating Sabalenka.
Sabalenka is appearing in her first French Open final, while Gauff continues to show her maturity both on and off the court.
In a recent press conference, Gauff was asked how she’s handling the pressure of the big occasion. Her thoughtful response has earned her praise from fans around the world.
“I think just realising how small it is in the grand scheme of life,” she said. “Everyone is dealing with way bigger things than losing a final. Also, so many players would love to be in this position. I feel lucky and privileged.”
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) was quick to react, writing: “What an incredible answer.”
The final takes place on Saturday, with tennis fans eager to see who comes out on top in this exciting clash.
