Coco Gauff may have erased the doubts of some by winning the French Open in come-from-behind fashion in three sets over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. But perhaps most importantly, Gauff overcame doubts that she herself had about one day hoisting the trophy at Roland Garros.

While rising tennis star Coco Gauff was being interviewed following the French Open finals, the 21-year old credited the election of President Donald Trump for Saturday’s historic win. However, Trump did not inspire the two-time Grand Slam champion how you might think.

“One thing I know about Coco is that she is a fighter. She was a fighter when she was seven. You know, when we would be out there on the court, it didn’t matter what the drill was, she was going to do the drill to the best of her ability,” Gauff’s former coach, Jewel Peterson, told Greer.

Major French Open Announcement Follows Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz's Wins originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 French Open was a historic one, and the numbers back it up. American tennis sensation Coco Gauff and Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz won the titles at Roland-Garros over the weekend.

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Tennis legend Lindsay Davenport recaps Roland Garros 2025 and dives into all of the major storylines in the sport.

Whether you’re a fan of tennis or not, you’ve probably heard that two of Gen Z’s brightest sports stars, Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz, came out on top at Roland-Garros this weekend, claiming their second and fifth Grand Slam victories, respectively.

Speaking to The Palm Beach Post in late 2024, Gauff expressed pride in both Cassidy and their cousin Courtney, who also plays college basketball. "I'm so proud of Cassidy and Courtney for how hard they work. It's inspiring to see them shine in their sport," she said.