Incredible Gauff beats Sabalenka to claim Roland-Garros women's title
The 21-year-old Gauff became the first American woman to capture the singles title since Serena Williams in 2015 and the youngest from America to achieve the feat since her decorated compatriot in 2002.
Coco Gauff produced a sensational comeback to win her maiden French Open title by defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 6-4 in a gripping final on Saturday.
The 21-year-old Gauff became the first American woman to capture the singles title since Serena Williams in 2015 and the youngest from America to achieve the feat since her decorated compatriot in 2002.
A mesmerising, marathon match between the world's two best players went the way of the second seed after three titanic sets.
As Sky Sports reports, the breezy Paris conditions contributed to a combined total of 100 unforced errors and 15 breaks of serve.
But that did not take away from some glorious shot-making, breathtaking power hitting and drama of the highest order.
It was the first time the top two women's seeds had contested a Roland Garros final since Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova in 2013.
She said: "I was going through a lot of things when I lost this final three years ago, so it means a lot to be back and here and to win. The crowd really helped me today, you guys were cheering for me so hard. I don't know what I do to deserve so much love from the French crowd, but I appreciate you guys."
