In an exciting showdown, No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka will face off against No. 2 Coco Gauff in the women’s singles final at the 2025 French Open, with both players vying for their first title at Roland Garros. This marks the first Grand Slam women’s final featuring the top two seeds since the 2018 Australian Open, where Caroline Wozniacki triumphed over Simona Halep.
Sabalenka, hailing from Belarus, secured her spot in the final by defeating former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the semifinals with a score of 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0. This victory halted Swiatek’s quest for a fourth consecutive French Open title and showcased Sabalenka’s strength on clay, as she won the final set decisively without any unforced errors.
On the other side, Coco Gauff, ranked a career-high No. 2, dominated her semifinal match against 361st-ranked French wild card Loïs Boisson, winning in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2. This will be Gauff’s second appearance in a French Open final, having previously reached this stage in 2022.
The two players have a balanced 5-5 career head-to-head record, adding to the anticipation surrounding this final. Sabalenka is looking to secure her fourth Grand Slam title after victories at the 2023 and 2024 Australian Opens and the 2024 U.S. Open. Should she succeed, she would become the first active woman to claim three of the four major titles, missing only Wimbledon.
Gauff, who made history as the youngest American to win a major title since Serena Williams in 1999, seeks to become the first American to win the French Open singles title since Williams’ third victory in 2015. Gauff’s path to success will require her to confront Sabalenka’s aggressive playing style, a challenge that she acknowledges but remains determined to meet head-on.
The women’s singles final will be broadcast live on Saturday at 9 a.m. ET via TNT and truTV, with streaming available on Max. As both players prepare for battle, the stage is set for a memorable match that could alter the landscape of women’s tennis. Fans can look forward to what promises to be an exhilarating final, showcasing the incredible talent and determination of both Sabalenka and Gauff.