French Open 2025 Final Live: Aryna Sabalenka faces Coco Gauff

Sabalenka has now made it to seven WTA finals this year — more than any player since Serena Williams in 2013. That consistency is a testament to her growing mental toughness and resilience.

While she used to be prone to emotional swings, 2024 has shown a more focused and composed Sabalenka. Her semi-final win over Swiatek wasn’t just about hitting harder — it was about staying calm, resetting when needed, and executing a game plan. “It was a big match, and it felt like a final, but I know that the job is not done yet,” Sabalenka said.

“I have to go out there and bring my best tennis… especially if it’s going to be Coco.” She knows Gauff won’t give an inch, but Sabalenka appears ready for the challenge. She’s been working not just on strokes, but on how to finish matches. Today’s final is her biggest test yet.

Clay is the great equaliser in tennis — and that’s part of what makes today’s final so intriguing. For Sabalenka, clay used to be her least comfortable surface. But years of hard work and tactical tweaks have turned it into one she now embraces. Her patience, variety, and strategic use of power have evolved significantly. Gauff, on the other hand, has always moved well on clay.

Her defensive game and foot speed make her especially dangerous on the red dirt, where points tend to be longer and timing becomes everything. Both players have grown into strong clay-court contenders, and their development on this surface has been a story in itself. Today’s final will test their fitness, decision-making, and nerve. Sabalenka might try to dominate early; Gauff may look to extend rallies and draw errors.

Either way, the surface promises drama.

This is Coco Gauff’s second Roland Garros final, and it comes two years after her tearful loss to Iga Swiatek in the 2022 title match. Back then, she was just 18, still learning to manage the pressure of the big stage. Fast forward to now, and Gauff returns with far more experience — and a Grand Slam trophy in her cabinet, after winning the 2023 US Open.

She’s also grown more confident in her game and mindset. “Obviously here I have a lot more confidence just from playing a Grand Slam final before and doing well in one,” Gauff said. She’s been consistent throughout this clay-court swing and hasn’t dropped a set since the third round. Now, she hopes to become just the third woman since Sharapova to win two Grand Slam titles before turning 22. The stage is set — and Gauff looks calm, focused, and ready.

For Aryna Sabalenka, today is not just about another final — it’s about proving herself on clay. The top seed has never reached a Grand Slam final outside hard courts — until now.

But judging by her performance this fortnight in Paris, you'd never know it. Sabalenka stunned three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals, snapping the Pole’s 26-match Roland Garros win streak in ruthless fashion. Her final set score? A jaw-dropping 6-0 in just 22 minutes.

After years of building her clay-court game, Sabalenka now says she’s fully comfortable on the surface. “I feel really comfortable on this surface and actually enjoy playing on clay,” she said. For a player once labelled a pure power-hitter, this evolution is critical. And if she lifts the trophy today, she says: “It’s just going to mean the world for us.” That hunger is clear — and she’s ready to fight.

This final isn’t just a clash of top seeds — it’s a rivalry reborn. Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have developed one of the most compelling head-to-head stories in women’s tennis today.

Their last Grand Slam meeting? The 2023 US Open final, where Gauff stormed back from a set down to win her maiden major in front of a raucous New York crowd. Their overall head-to-head record is dead even at 5-5, and they’ve already played once this year — in Madrid — where Sabalenka came out on top.

On clay, things are slightly more even, with Gauff’s speed and movement often giving her the edge. Today’s final, then, is not just about who’s stronger — it’s about who has adapted better, matured more, and can handle the pressure of a Grand Slam final. Expect momentum shifts, emotional swings, and high-quality tennis.

Hello and welcome to TimesofIndia.com for live coverage of the 2025 French Open women's singles final!

It’s the match we’ve all been waiting for — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka vs. World No. 2 Coco Gauff.

This marks the first time since 2018 that the top two ranked players will square off in a Grand Slam final. It’s not just a battle of rankings but also of styles, rivalries, and surfaces. Sabalenka, known for her sheer power and intensity, faces Gauff, the 21-year-old with speed, variety, and a growing mental edge. Their head-to-head is tied at 5-5, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Can Sabalenka capture her first Slam on clay, or will Gauff claim her second major title? Stay with us as we take you through the build-up, point-by-point action, and every twist from Roland Garros!