Coco Gauff’s triumph over Aryna Sabalenka captivated millions as Roland Garros witnessed its most-watched women’s final in two decades. Averaging 3.5 million viewers with an audience share of 40.5 percent, the match peaked at 5.1 million viewers, reaching a remarkable 47 percent. This milestone marks the most significant television audience since Justine Henin’s victory against Mary Pierce in 2005, a moment that resonated deeply in France.
Adding to the excitement, Lois Boisson’s unexpected run made headlines, contributing to a thrilling French Open for women’s tennis. Her performances energized local fans, reinforcing the tournament’s growing impact on audiences. The surge in viewership underscores a renewed enthusiasm for the sport and highlights the increasing prominence of young players like Gauff.
Despite the overwhelming success, discussions continue around the absence of night sessions for women’s matches. The ongoing debate raises important questions about equality and visibility in scheduling decisions, sparking conversations among players, officials, and fans. With the momentum from this year’s tournament, the future of women’s tennis at Roland Garros promises to remain a focal point for competitive brilliance and broader engagement.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2025
Now ranked no.1, Aryna played her last encounter on the 7th
of June when she surrendered to world no.2 Cori Gauff 6-7(5) 6-2 6-4 in the final of the French Open (draw).This season Aryna has a composed 40-7 win-loss record. Aryna conquered 3 titles in 2025 in Brisbane, Miami and Madrid. The Belarussian was the runner-up at the Australian Open, Indian Wells, Stuttgart and French Open.
Cori Gauff in 2025
Now the world no.2 (career-high), Gauff played her last match on the 7th of June when she beat world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5) 6-2 6-4 in the final of the French Open to win her 11th career title.
Currently, during this season the American has achieved a composed 31-8 match record. Coco conquered 2 titles in 2025 in Australia and French Open. Gauff reached the final in Madrid and Rome.
Aryna Sabalenka and Cori Gauff played each other 11 times. Their head to head is 6-5 for Gauff.