French Open, Carlos Alcaraz and Wimbledon
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Aryna Sabalenka wasn't going to make the same mistake she did the last time she lost in a Grand Slam tournament.
Aryna Sabalenka said she did not want to "face that hate again" as she praised her Wimbledon conqueror Amanda Anisimova on Thursday - in stark contrast to her attitude following the French Open final when she was anything but complimentary about Coco Gauff.
Carlos Alcaraz wins 2025 French Open with 2-set comeback over Jannik Sinner Alcaraz claimed his second straight French Open title by defeating the top-seeded Sinner on Sunday.
Heading into the French Open finals, Gauff and Sabalenka had a career match record of 5-5 against one another. Gauff has now pulled ahead at 6-5. Gauff is 2-1 against Sabalenka at Grand Slam finals.
Coco Gauff revealed on Monday, June 9, that she was 'surprised' by her French Open opponent Aryna Sabalenka's comments about their final face-off. Sabalenka previously told reporters that Gauff won the match because Sabalenka "made all of those mistakes.
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Aryna Sabalenka clarifies comments on Coco Gauff's French Open win amid backlash The Belarusian tennis pro, 27, faced criticism after she initially seemed to downplay Gauff's skills and victory.
The French Open is the second Grand Slam tournament of the year and takes place in late May. The event, which is also referred to as “Roland Garros,” is held at Stade Roland Garros in Paris ...
Aryna Sabalenka clarifies comments on Coco Gauff's French Open win amid backlash The Belarusian tennis pro, 27, faced criticism after she initially seemed to downplay Gauff's skills and victory.
There are few benefits to losing in the semi-finals of a Grand Slam but when Iga Swiatek had her fingers prised off the French Open trophy, it had one unexpected benefit -- it lifted the pressure off her shoulders heading into Wimbledon.