Aryna Sabalenka hungry for maiden French Open title: 'It would mean the world'
Aryna Sabalenka is ready to fight for every point to win her first major title on clay as she takes on Coco Gauff in the final of the French Open 2025. Sabalenka beat Iga witek 7-6 (7-1), 4-6, 6-0 in the semi-final at Philippe-Chatrier court to enter her maiden final at Roland Garros.The three-time Grand Slam winner has won all her majors at hard courts and hence is eager to finally win her maiden title on clay. Following her clinical victory in the semi final, Sabalenka expressed her desire to win her first French Open title saying that it would mean the world to her to win her first title on clay.advertisementThe 27-year-old recalled how she was told that she wouldn't succeed on clay courts but worked hard to develop her game and now enjoys playing on them.
'It's gonna mean everything to me and my team. Almost my whole life I've been told that clay courts are not my thing. I didn't have any confidence in the past.. I don't know how many years.. we've been able to develop my game so much. I feel really comfortable on this surface and I actually enjoy playing on clay. If I'll be able to get this trophy, it's just gonna mean the world for us. I'm ready to go in that final and fight for every point. Give everything I have to give to get the win,' Sabalenka said in the post-match press conference.advertisementSabalenka will take on Coco Gauff in the final scheduled to be played on Saturday, June 7. Gauff sealed her spot in the final with a dominant victory over Lois Boisson, who stunned Mirra Andreeva in the quarter finals. Gauff and Sabalenka have faced each other ten times so far and have won five matches each. Sabalenka recently beat Gauff in the final of the Madrid Open 2025, which was also played on the clay court.Hence, she will carry that confidence into the blockbuster clash against her American rival as both compete for their maiden French Open title.Trending Reel
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