Gauff defeated  Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 and won her first French Open title in 2025.

Gauff also defeated Sabalenka to win her first major title at the 2023 US Open.

2024 Winner

In 2024 Iga Świątek won her fourth titles at Roland Garros. It was fourth career major title with a 6-2 5-7 6-4 victory against Jasmine Paolini  in the women’s final. Swiatek is only the third woman to win three consecutive titles at Roland Garros. After Justine Henin (2005-2007) and Monica Seles (1990-92).

FACTS AND FIGURES

The French Open is played on clay, which owes its red colour to the crushed brick the upper layer of the surface. There are three layers in all – one of limestone, one of clinker, and one of stone – as well as drainage pipes. Clay is the slowest of surfaces. Along with the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, the French Open is one of the four historic tennis tournaments which make up the legendary Grand Slam.

The four tournaments played on different surfaces. Plexi cushion in Australia, clay at Roland Garros, grass at Wimbledon, and Decoturf at the US Open. The Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open are the four Grand Slam tournaments. The Grand Slam itinerary consists of the Australian Open in mid-January. The French Open in May/June, Wimbledon in June/July, and the US Open in August/September.