The second-ranked American, at just 21 years old, showcased incredible grit on Court Philippe Chatrier, securing a 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-4 victory over two hours and 38 minutes. This hard-fought win provides sweet redemption for Gauff, who experienced an emotional loss to Iga Swiatek in the 2022 Roland Garros final.
For Sabalenka, this defeat marks her second consecutive Grand Slam final loss, following her upset by Madison Keys at the Australian Open in January. The Belarusian had been aiming to become the only active woman to win three of the four Grand Slam events, building on her US Open triumph last year and back-to-back Australian Open titles in 2023 and 2024. However, Gauff's consistency proved too much to overcome.
Gauff's performance was notably solid after dropping the first set, while Sabalenka struggled with the windy conditions, accumulating a significant 70 unforced errors. The match's trajectory mirrored Gauff's victory at Flushing Meadows two years prior, where her steadiness ultimately prevailed against Sabalenka's aggressive, yet sometimes erratic, power game.
With this win, Gauff now holds a 6-5 lead in their head-to-head record. This final also marked a significant occasion as the first women's Grand Slam final between the world's top two ranked players since Caroline Wozniacki defeated Simona Halep in Melbourne in 2018, underscoring the high caliber of competition on display.