Gauff Reflects on Challenging Conditions in Roland Garros Final: Not Pretty, But Mission Accomplished

The second-ranked player in the world, American tennis player **Coco Gauff**, commented on the conditions during the 2025 French Open final. In the decisive match, Gauff defeated the world number one **Aryna Sabalenka** from Belarus with a score of 6:7 (5:7), 6:2, 6:4.

“It was extremely challenging. As soon as I started, I felt the wind and realized it would be tough since we didn’t have a closed roof. I knew everything would come down to willpower and mental strength. The match hinged on the final points, but overall, I’m really pleased with today’s battle. It wasn’t pretty, but the job is done, and that’s what matters.

The conditions were very difficult, especially at the back of the court. It was quite hard to hit the ball and get it over to the other side. It felt like a first-round match, so I knew what to expect. After the last two matches indoors, this was a completely different experience,” Gauff stated at the press conference.