Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka Set for Women’s Final at Roland-Garros

PARIS, France — Coco Gauff defeated Lois Boisson in the women’s semifinals at Roland-Garros on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Gauff won decisively with a score of 6-1, 6-2, taking just 69 minutes to triumph on Court Philippe-Chatrier. This victory sees her advance to her second singles final at the Grand Slam and third major final overall.

In her match against Boisson, the world No. 2 Gauff dominated the opening set, racing to a 4-0 lead before the French wild card player could find her footing. Gauff’s powerful play led to a wealth of unforced errors from her opponent, who made 33 compared to Gauff’s 15.

“I just blocked out the crowd,” Gauff said, emphasizing her focus on the match. “I wanted to reach another final.” With this win, she will face Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1, who also secured her final spot earlier in the day.

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Iga Swiatek, the three-time defending champion, in a thrilling match earlier on the same day. Sabalenka won the match with scores of 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-0, ending Swiatek’s impressive 26-match winning streak at Roland-Garros.

The first set was tightly contested, with both players exchanging breaks of serve. In the tiebreak, Sabalenka found her rhythm and ultimately dominated the final set, breaking Swiatek’s serve without making any unforced errors.

<p“This was a high-level match,” Sabalenka said after her victory. “It was tricky conditions, but I’m glad we both adjusted well.”

The women’s final, which guarantees a new champion, will take place on Saturday. Gauff and Sabalenka have faced each other 10 times, with their head-to-head record currently tied at 5-5. Gauff won their last encounter during the 2023 US Open final.

As both players prepare for this highly anticipated showdown, expect a match full of intensity and skill, showcasing some of the best women’s tennis in the world.