Taylor Fritz experienced a challenging French Open in 2025, exiting early, but his enthusiasm soared when fellow American Coco Gauff secured the women’s singles championship at Roland Garros. Fritz had confidently predicted Gauff’s victory before the tournament started, highlighting his belief in her potential to make history on the clay courts.
Gauff arrived in Paris as the No. 2 seed and demonstrated impressive form throughout the event, overcoming opponents such as Olivia Gadecki, Tereza Valentova, Marie Bouzková, Ekaterina Alexandrova, Madison Keys, and French wildcard Lois Boisson to advance to the final.
In the title match, Gauff faced Aryna Sabalenka, the tournament’s top seed. After narrowly dropping the first set in a tiebreak, Gauff rallied to win the next two sets 6-2, 6-4, earning her second Grand Slam singles trophy and marking her first major clay-court success.
Despite Fritz’s early loss in the first round to Germany’s Daniel Altmaier, he expressed immense pride in Gauff’s accomplishment during a media appearance before the BOSS Open in Stuttgart.
I called her before the tournament started actually,
Fritz revealed in an Instagram video.
I don’t know if you saw that, but they asked this prediction. I said, I got to go with Coco. So I’m, like, so incredibly happy for her. I texted her the second she won. I was very, very pumped. Very pumped that she got that.
—Taylor Fritz, Professional Tennis Player
American Stars Unite in Support of Coco Gauff’s French Open Campaign
Before the French Open commenced, Fritz joined other prominent American players, Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul, in a promotional video shot in Paris in which all three endorsed Gauff as their pick to claim the women’s singles crown.
I mean, let’s go with Coco. I gotta support Coco. I have to,
Fritz stated confidently.
Shelton contributed,
I think my winner on the women’s side will be an American — Coco,
while Paul added,
I got Coco. I think she is playing great, having come out of two finals. I think she is hungry but also confident.
Upcoming Matches: Taylor Fritz’s Stuttgart Tournament Prospects
Taylor Fritz is set to make his fourth appearance at the ATP 250 event in Stuttgart, entering as the No. 2 seed and receiving a bye directly into the second round. There, he will compete against Quentin Halys as he aims to advance deeper into the tournament following his recent French Open setback.
In doubles competition, Fritz has partnered with Czech player Jiri Lehecka. The pair won their opening round against Albano Olivetti and Hendrik Jebens. They will meet either the third-seeded team of Rohan Bopanna and Sander Gillé or the German wildcard pairing Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner in the quarterfinals.
The Broader Impact of Gauff’s French Open Triumph and Fritz’s Predictions
Gauff’s victory marks a significant milestone for American tennis, showcasing the rising talent within the nation’s ranks on the international stage. Fritz’s early prediction and proud support reinforce the growing confidence among U.S. players in their young star’s capabilities. Their camaraderie and belief suggest a promising future for American contenders in major tournaments worldwide.
As Fritz continues his campaign in Stuttgart and supports his American colleagues, the tennis community will watch closely to see how this momentum carries forward into the remainder of the season and beyond.