Gauff storms into French Open final

Coco Gauff produced a dominant performance to defeat French wildcard Loïs Boisson 6–1, 6–2 in the semifinals of the 2025 French Open, booking her place in her second career final at Roland Garros. The 20-year-old American showed composure and precision on Court Philippe-Chatrier, silencing a partisan crowd that had been riding the wave of Boisson’s fairytale run.

Boisson, ranked No. 361 in the world, had become the Cinderella story of this year’s tournament. She stunned the tennis world with her victories over top players like Jessica Pegula and teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva, becoming the first female wildcard in the Open Era to reach a French Open semifinal. Her poise under pressure and fearless shot-making earned her widespread admiration, and her deep run is expected to catapult her up the WTA rankings.

However, Gauff proved a step too far. From the outset, Gauff dictated the tempo with her powerful groundstrokes, exceptional court coverage, and calm demeanor. She broke Boisson's serve early in both sets and never looked back, wrapping up the match in just over an hour.

Gauff, who reached the French Open final in 2022, now returns with greater experience and a Grand Slam title under her belt after winning the 2023 US Open. She will face world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a blockbuster final. Sabalenka advanced after ending Iga Świątek’s remarkable 26-match win streak at Roland Garros with a 7–6(1), 4–6, 6–0 win in a thrilling semifinal.

The upcoming final will be a rematch of the 2023 US Open final, where Gauff triumphed. Both players are hungry for their first French Open crown, and their contrasting styles promise a thrilling contest for the title.