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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Coco Gauff Reveals a Fun Twist About Her French Open Prize
Coco Gauff Reveals a Fun Twist About Her French Open Prize originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tennis star Coco Gauff celebrated a moment of pure triumph following her French Open win on Saturday. The 21-year-old defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets with a 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 victory. Advertisement Interestingly, Gauff's French Open win marked a historic moment as she became the first American woman to win the title since Serena Williams in 2015. Behind her monumental success, she received a whopping reward. According to CBS Sports, the tennis champion took home 'roughly $2.89 million." On top of it is the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen, a new addition to her growing trophy collection. Interestingly, Coco Gauff recently shared a surprising detail about her French Open prize. Coco Gauff of the United States poses with the trophy after winning the women's French Open.© Susan Mullane-Imagn Images In a lighthearted TikTok post, the newly crowned Roland Garros champion revealed that the huge trophy fans saw her holding on the court isn't actually the one she got to keep. Advertisement According to Gauff, the original trophy 'stays with the tournament,' and winners instead receive a smaller replica to take home. 'It's like a mini replica of the trophy,' she said, holding it up. 'It's really small. But you know, it's the memories that matter the most.' At the end of the video, she posted a side-by-side photo of herself during the championship holding the original trophy versus the one she has now, highlighting the stark size difference between the two. The post quickly garnered the attention of her fans, noting that it's not the size that matters. 'As long as the check is big. Congrats' a commenter said. Advertisement 'Wow, the real trophy is massive compared to the one you get to take home! But hey, memories last forever!' a fan noted. One TikTok user chimed in and said, 'The $2.9 Million take-home prize is pretty good as well. Congratulations. Great.' The same goes for another fan who commented, 'But at least you get your million!!! Dang, that was such a great match!!!! So happy for you!! Keep it rolling!!!' While Gauff walks away with nearly $2.9 million in prize money, fellow players like Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner aren't going home empty-handed. As runners-up, they each received a staggering $1.5 million. Related: Fans React to Coco Gauff's Gen Z Behavior After Winning the French Open This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
BBC News
24-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Injured Alcaraz out of Madrid Open
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open because of injury - but is hopeful of being fit for his French Open title Spanish world number three said he had injured his hamstring and groin during the second set of Sunday's Barcelona Open final."In a week or two I shall return to training, but I will take it step by step," Alcaraz said."I couldn't practice the entire week. I needed to listen to my body and make the right decision."I don't want to get too far ahead but I hope I shall be ready for the French Open."Alcaraz is a two-time champion in Madrid and won the Monte Carlo Masters in left court for treatment during the Barcelona final against Holger Rune and was able to resume the match, with the Dane going on to win 7-6 (8-6) said he intends to travel to Rome for the Italian Open, which begins on 6 May, before the French Open starts on 25 May.
Washington Post
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Jannik Sinner accepts three-month tennis ban, won't miss any Grand Slams
Jannik Sinner, the world's top-ranked men's tennis player, has accepted a three-month ban from the sport after testing positive for a prohibited substance last March. The ban is part of a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency, which initially sought a 'period of ineligibility of one or two years,' for the three-time Grand Slam champion. Instead, Sinner will not miss a single Grand Slam event and will return in time for the calendar's next major tournament, the French Open., which begins on May 25 in Paris.
