Coco Gauff Reveals Promise Note After Winning French Open

Coco Gauff Reveals Promise Note After Winning French Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Coco Gauff won the 2025 French Open on Saturday, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff came back from a set down to win at Roland Garros, becoming the first American woman to win there since Serena Williams in 2015, and the youngest American since Williams in 2002.

In her post-match speech, Gauff thanked the French crowd for its continuous support and quoted musician Tyler the Creator.

"If I ever told you that I had a doubt inside me, I must be lying," she said. "So I would like to leave that with you guys. I think I was lying to myself, and I definitely could do it. Shoutout to Tyler and shoutout to you guys."

American Coco Gauff kisses the trophy after winning the women’s singles title at the French Open.© Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

Shortly after walking off the French clay for the final time this year, Gauff shared a meaningful, self-written note from June 8, 2021, on her Instagram story, manifesting her Grand Slam Victory. It served as a motivating reminder for the 21-year-old throughout her journey to her first title in Paris.

"I had a dream last night that I will win french open idk if it is true or if if it is this years french open but it had a dream abt it," Gauff wrote when she was 17.

Coco Gauff shares a self-written message about a dream she had in 2021, which finally came true on Saturday.Coco Gauff, Instagram

In another post, Gauff paid tribute to 2024 Olympic 200-meter track and field champion Gabby Thomas, saying she felt inspired to follow in her footsteps and reach her own goals.

"ignore my handwriting but I saw Gabby Thomas do this. had to do the same lol," Gauff posted.

On a piece of paper, Gauff repeatedly hand-wrote, "I will win the French Open 2025."

Coco Gauff manifests 2025 Roland-Garros victory and pays credit to Gabby Thomas for inspiration.Coco Gauff, Instagram

Gauff’s win on Saturday adds a second Grand Slam title to her career, following her U.S. Open victory in 2023.

At just 21, Gauff has reached two French Open finals in three years.

Related: Coco Gauff Receives Message From PGA Tour After French Open Win

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.



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