Coco Gauff gave fans a peek into her post-victory celebrations after her French Open triumph, sharing a lively video from the after-party. In the clip, she revealed that the energy was electric and the room felt like it was spinning. The 21-year-old had just delivered a stunning performance, defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to clinch the 2025 French Open title.
Gauff, seeded second at the tournament, had an impressive run to the final, dropping just one set. She took down surprise semifinalist Lois Boisson before facing Sabalenka, who was aiming to win her first French Open title after a dominant 2024 season with victories in Melbourne and New York. Despite a nervous start, Gauff held her nerve to win the match in two sets, avenging her 2022 final loss to Iga Swiatek at Roland Garros.
The young star later posted a video on Instagram of the celebration, dancing to Lost by Frank Ocean. She looked relaxed and carefree, singing along to the music.
“For everyone asking how I celebrated,” she wrote, “the room was spinning, Frank was playing, vibes were great.”
Now a two-time Grand Slam champion, Gauff also shared a light-hearted moment on TikTok about what winners actually take home. She explained that the trophy showcased in photos and press events stays with the tournament organizers. Players, she revealed, are given a much smaller replica to keep.
“This is the one we take home,” she said, showing the mini version and even adding a comparison photo to highlight the size difference.
In another post, Gauff opened up about what motivated her to pursue the French Open title. She shared an Instagram story featuring a piece of paper where she had written “I will win French Open 2025” repeatedly. The tennis star credited track and field athlete Gabby Thomas, a triple gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as the inspiration behind this manifestation technique.
“Ignore my handwriting but I saw @gabbythomas do this, had to do the same lol,” Gauff wrote.
Gauff had also competed in the Paris Olympics, though her campaign ended in the second round. Despite the early exit, she was honored as the U.S. flag bearer during the closing ceremony a proud and symbolic moment in what has been a landmark year for her both on and off the court.
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