After reaching the final at the 2025 French Open, Coco Gauff became the fourth American player to claim multiple women’s singles finals at this tournament in the Open Era, joining the likes of iconic trio Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, and Serena Williams. The last time she reached the final here, she was defeated by Iga Swiatek (in 2022). Following that defeat, Gauff said, “It was a heartbreaking match. It felt like seeing your dreams kind of snatched away.” However, this time she not only fulfilled her dream by defeating the world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, in the final of the Roland Garros, but also became the first American woman to win the tournament since Williams in 2015.

Shortly after securing a hard-fought 6(5)-7, 6-2, 6-4 win against the world number one, Coco Gauff got emotional and sat down on the court. Following that, she was spotted showing her mother a heart sign before going towards the stands to give her a hug. Her father, Corey Gauff, and mother, Candi, were seen jumping in the stands to celebrate her daughter’s second Grand Slam triumph.

Talking about the incredible support, Coco Gauff once revealed, “It’s great to have my mom. She’s my biggest fan for sure.” Both of her parents are often seen attending her matches. Reflecting more on this, she once said, “Both my parents are constant support all the time. My mom, it’s just a motherly thing. There’s nothing like a mother-daughter relationship. Especially in swings like Asia, where it maybe is more isolated than usual, we just play Uno lot.” When it comes to supporting their daughter, both Corey and Candi have been with her through every thick and thin.

For example, earlier this year, when Coco Gauff was defeated by Paula Badosa in the QF of the 2025 AO, she received quite a few criticisms from the fans for failing to deliver when it mattered the most. Addressing those haters, Gauff sent a stern message saying, “You just have to realize that most of the internet coaches never coached anyone at my level or never played… If people want to say things, it’s what it is. I take it with a grain of salt… I’m proud of myself, and that’s all I can say. So, it’s one of those things that it’s easier to look on the outside. You know, all those things when you’re playing and you’re commentating and you’ll hear some—not commentating but just people saying, ‘Oh, she should have made this’ or ‘he should have made that.’ Even when I’m watching, I do that, but obviously, when you’re out there, it’s different.”

After seeing this message, Candi Gauff shared a post on her IG stories highlighting her daughter’s comment with the caption, “@cocogauff any questions?” Then, talking about her presence during the biggest moments of Coco Gauff’s career, even when she won the 2023 US Open by defeating Aryna Sabalenka by 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, her mother was heard shouting, “You did it,” while embracing that epic moment.

Following that US Open triumph, Coco Gauff thanked her parents, saying, “Thank you to my parents. Today was the first time I’ve ever seen my dad cry. He doesn’t want me to tell y’all that, but he got caught in 4K. He thinks he’s so hard, but he’s not”. She also spoke about how her dad used to take her to the US Open to see her idols Venus and Serena Williams compete. What was Gauff’s reaction after winning her first Grand Slam title on clay courts, though?

Coco Gauff thanks her family and loved ones after her maiden French Open triumph

After her defeat in the 2025 Madrid Open, Coco Gauff said, “I hate losing a lot, and especially in finals, because it’s like you’re so close.” Now, with this win, she has become the youngest American player to win the women’s singles title at the US Open and the Roland Garros since Serena Williams in 2002. She is also the first player to win a women’s singles major final against the world number one after losing the first set since Venus Williams (at the 2005 Wimbledon Championships vs. Lindsay Davenport).

Talking about these incredible feats, Gauff said, “I didn’t think, honestly, that I could do it. But I’m gonna quote Tyler the Creator right here. He said, ‘If I ever told you I had a doubt inside me, I must be lying.’ I’d like to leave that with you guys. I think I was lying to myself and I definitely could do it. Shout out to Tyler.”

Later on, she even went on to thank her parents and other close ones by saying, “I’d like to thank my parents. You guys have done a lot for me, from washing my clothes to keeping me grounded and giving me the belief that I can do it. You guys probably believe in me more than I do myself. I really appreciate and love you guys. To my brothers at home, you’re the reason I do this. You inspire me more than you know. To all my family at home, thank you.” She mentioned how her team always pushed her through times and cheered her up after the defeats.

Having said that, she also shared a few kind words for her opponent, Aryna Sabalenka, who was literally brought down to tears after her second defeat in a major final in 2025. While sharing her thoughts about Sabalenka, Gauff said, “I’d like to congratulate Aryna. You’re a fighter. You’re the #1 player in the world. I know today was a tough match, but you deserve all the results you’ve been having. Every time we play, it’s such a tough match for me. Congratulations. Hopefully, we play many more.” With this win, Gauff has now taken her H2H record against Sabalenka to 6-5! Do you think the Belarusian can make a strong comeback on the grass courts?