On Saturday, June 7, it will be World No. 1 against World No. 2 in the final of the women’s singles in Roland Garros when Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are preparing for the very expected clash of the title on the Paris clay.
Gauff on Thursday created a clinical performance that ended the fairy-tale running of the French surplus coat of arms Lois Bosson, who ranked in the world 361. Previously on the day, Sabalenka gave one of the best clay displays, stunning four-time IgA SWITEK champion.
Two semifinals could not vary in tone and pace.
Gauff only needed 69 minutes to dismantle Bosson 6-1, 6-2, while Sabalenka had to fight for 2 hours and 13 minutes in a high quality thriller, eventually the 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0 in the performance underlined.
Gauff Silence Partisan Paris Dave
When Gauff faced a harsh French crowd in court Philippe-Chamrier, he showed Poise and maturity over her years. The American realized this challenge and made homework – not only for Bosson’s game, but also on the administration of the crowd’s dynamics, especially then The vision of the sixth seed of Mirry Andreeva breaks down under pressure in the quarterfinals.
“Before the game I was mentally prepared to be 99%for her,” Gauff said in her interview in court.
“But I just tried to block it. Actually, when you sang her name, I thought my own name for myself – just to the mental psyche. You know, you have to do it sometimes.”
“But I think it’s an incredible atmosphere to play before this crowd, no matter if they’re for me or not. And I know you would usually take root for me if I didn’t play a French player, so I love you too,” she added.
It was a one -way traffic in court. Gauff hit the winner at will and raced for 4-0 leadership in the opening set and dominated the basic exchange. Despite her former heroism against Jessica Pegula and Andreeva, Bosson tried to reproduce her best tennis under pressure.
The French woman made 33 unforced errors – 18 more than Gauff – and couldn’t make it when she returned, won only 38% of her first portions and 39 percent on her second second.
Although she slightly lifted its level in the second set, Bosson could not prevent Gauff from a strong style victory, an American who is trying to save energy before the second finals of Roland Garroš.
Bosson, however, leaves Paris with the head of the holding high. The 22-year-old woman started a tournament included in World No. 361 and performs as No. 64. Just fortnight ago was 24.
Gauff ready for seconds on the basis of fame
Gauff, who lost the final of the 2022 for Swiatleka, believes that the experience of that moment will build it well when she takes Sabalenko.
“Yeah, it will help me. I was very nervous when I went to the final (in 2022),” she said.
“Of course I play Aryna. It will be a hard match, but overall I think I’m really proud of myself.”
Sabalenko Floors Swiatlek
Sabalenka created one of the most impressive performances of her career to beat Swiatleka and achieve her first finals by Roland Garros. Her power game – insignificant and unforgivable – Too much for champion defenders.
In the stunning conversion of Sabalenek in the final set of Bageled Swiatleka and gave the pole a rare defeat 6-0 on his favorite surface.
Belarus has now reached three consecutive Grand Slam finals, after its triumph at 2023 US Open and finalist at the Australian Open at the beginning of this year.
Saturday’s finals will mean 11. Meeting between Gauff and Sabalenko, with head to head locked at 5-5. In particular, Sabalenka defeated Gauffa in direct sets in Madrid at the beginning of this clay season – victory, which adds another layer of intrigue to their imminent clearing.
Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
June 5, 2025
