Women's Singles French Open Final 2025 Live Score: World's top two clash for clay crown as Aryna Sabalenka faces Coco Gauff
Women's Singles French Open Final 2025 Live Score: Saturday's French Open final sets the stage for a blockbuster clash between Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff — the world's top two players and fierce rivals — in a match loaded with significance. It's the first women's Grand Slam final featuring the top two seeds since 2018, and their head-to-head stands even at five wins each.
Sabalenka, playing her first Slam final outside of hard courts, arrives with renewed confidence on clay after stopping Iga Swiatek's 26-match Roland Garros streak with a dominant 6-0 deciding set in the semis. She called the win 'a big match' and admitted it 'felt like a final,' but emphasized that her job isn't done yet. 'If I'll be able to get this trophy, it's just going to mean the world for us,' she said, underlining her hunger to cap this campaign with a clay-court crown.
Gauff, meanwhile, has grown into her role as a major contender. She defeated Sabalenka in the 2023 US Open final and is eyeing her second major at just 21 years old. This will be her second final at Roland Garros, and she says she's better prepared this time. 'I'll just give it my best shot and try to be as calm and relaxed as possible,' she said.
Gauff praised Sabalenka's power and mental toughness, acknowledging the world No. 1's ability to hit winners from anywhere and stay locked in during pressure moments.
The final promises a contrast in styles — Sabalenka's raw aggression versus Gauff's speed and consistency — and a test of nerve and tactics. Both players have evolved since their last Grand Slam clash, and both are determined to leave Paris with more than just praise.
With legacy, momentum, and rankings all on the line, the 2024 French Open final is poised to deliver a thrilling encounter between two of the sport's brightest stars — a match that could shape the next era of women's tennis.
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