The 2025 French Open Women’s Singles Final is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, promising a thrilling contest between Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff. After Iga Swiatek’s recent dominance at Roland Garros was halted in the semi-finals by Sabalenka, the tournament will crown a new champion this weekend.
Sabalenka secured her place in the final by defeating Swiatek in a hard-fought match, while American star Coco Gauff earned her spot by overcoming home favourite Lois Boisson in straight sets.
How to Watch and When the Final Will Begin
The championship match will take place at the famed Court Philippe-Chartier, expected to start around 2pm UK time on Saturday, with the exact start time to be announced soon. Broadcast coverage will be available on TNT Sports, allowing tennis enthusiasts to follow live action and the entire tournament.
Path to the Final: Key Matches and Player Performances
The road to the final showcased strong competition from both athletes. In the quarter-finals, Sabalenka defeated Qinwen Zheng in straight sets, while Gauff overcame Madison Keys after a challenging three-set battle. During the semi-finals, Sabalenka triumphed over Iga Swiatek with a final set 6-0, marking just Swiatek’s third-ever defeat at the French Open. Gauff convincingly beat Lois Boisson 6-1, 6-2.
Earlier rounds saw notable matches including Sabalenka’s win against Amanda Anisimova and Gauff’s straight-sets victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova, demonstrating consistent form from both contenders throughout the tournament.
Mental Strategies and Player Reflections Ahead of the Final
Coco Gauff spoke candidly about her experience facing the passionate home crowd during the semi-final against Boisson. Acknowledging the psychological challenge, she shared her method for staying focused under pressure.
“When you were saying her name, I was saying my name to myself just to psyche myself.”
— Coco Gauff, Tennis Player
Gauff also praised Boisson’s impressive performance during the tournament and expressed hope for future encounters.
“Lois is an incredible player and for her to have the tournament she’s had, she’s shown she’s one of the best players in the world.”
— Coco Gauff, Tennis Player
“I hope we have many more battles in the future, especially here, Today, it was just my day.”
— Coco Gauff, Tennis Player
Context of the Tournament and Potential Impact
This final marks a significant moment at the 2025 French Open, with a fresh rivalry emerging as Sabalenka aims to cement her place among the Grand Slam’s greats and Gauff seeks to claim her maiden major title on one of tennis’s biggest stages. Sabalenka’s victory over Swiatek in the semi-final prevented a possible record streak at Roland Garros and added drama to the tournament’s climax.
Fans and analysts will be keen to see if Gauff’s mental resilience and swift gameplay can counter Sabalenka’s powerful style, setting up what promises to be a highly competitive and memorable final. The match could shape the women’s tennis landscape moving forward and provide insights into emerging talent on the sport’s biggest courts.