Gauff admitted in an interview after winning the 2025 French Open that he was surprised by Sabalenka's post-match remarks

In the women's singles final of the 2025 French Open, world queen Sabalenka was reversed by the second seed of the United States Coco Gauff in three sets. Gauff admitted in an interview on the 10th that he was surprised by Sabalenka's words.

American star Gauff won the French Open women's singles title

Sabalenka lost 7-6 (7-5), 2-6, 4-6 to Gauff in the women's singles final of this year's French Open, which made Sabalenka bluntly say after the match, "I think she won the match, not because she played well, but because I made too many mistakes." ”

Sabalenka's words sparked discussions, and she also posted on social media on the 9th to explain, "I have 70 unforced mistakes, I can't pretend that this is a day when I performed well... I didn't play at my best, and Coco stepped up, was calm and goal-oriented, and she deserved this title and that respect. ”

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In response to Sabalenka's remarks, Gauff said in an interview with Good Morning America today, "I was a little surprised by the comments and other things, but I'll give her some forbearance, and I believe it was an emotional day, an emotional match, and I knew she was probably a little bit emotional after that fight, it was a tough loss." ”