Coco Gauff Advances to French Open Final for Rematch Against Aryna Sabalenka
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In an impressive display of skill and determination, Coco Gauff secured her place in the Roland-Garros final by defeating Loïs Boisson decisively with a score of 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday. Gauff, the tournament's second seed, ended the surprising and remarkable journey of Boisson, a French wild-card entry ranked No. 361 in the world.
Gauff's victory ensures a highly anticipated championship match against Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed and a three-time Grand Slam champion. Sabalenka earned her shot at a fourth major title by triumphing over Iga Swiatek in a thrilling semifinal. Sabalenka's 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0 victory not only ended Swiatek's 26-match winning streak at the French Open but also thwarted Swiatek’s attempt to become the first woman in three decades to win four consecutive championships in Paris.
This final will be notable as it marks only the second time in the past 30 years that the French Open will feature a No. 1 vs No. 2 seed showdown on the women's side. Additionally, it serves as a rematch of the 2023 U.S. Open final, where Gauff triumphed over Sabalenka to win her first Grand Slam title at the age of 19. Gauff, who was the runner-up at Roland-Garros in 2022, will be looking to add a second major trophy to her collection this Saturday.