Bounces

Bounces

Coco Gauff Inherits the Earth

After winning her second major at Roland Garros, Coco Gauff stays grounded.

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Ben Rothenberg
Jun 07, 2025
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PARIS, France — Coco Gauff fell to the clay of Court Philippe Chatrier and stayed down, as if suddenly weighed down by the weight of becoming a champion after two hours and 38 minutes of a scrappy, windswept battle.

When she finally stood up, able to soak in her roller coaster 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 win over Aryna Sabalenka, Gauff walked over toward the box w…

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