It all comes down to this: Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff will clash in a blockbuster showdown at Roland Garros this weekend, battling for the 2025 French Open women’s singles crown.
Top seed Sabalenka punched her ticket to the final after a thrilling three-set win over reigning champion Iga Swiatek on Thursday, edging the world No. 2 with a statement scoreline: 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-0. Gauff, meanwhile, cruised past French wildcard Lois Boisson in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2, to book her spot in the title match.
This final marks a historic moment as it’s the first time since 2013 that the two highest-ranked women in the world will go head-to-head in the Roland Garros finale. Back then, it was Serena Williams who bested Maria Sharapova. Now, it’s Sabalenka vs. Gauff, a new-era rivalry with Grand Slam glory on the line.
Sabalenka’s 2025 season has been nothing short of dominant. The Belarusian has already picked up three titles, including a recent win over Gauff in Madrid, and now eyes her first ever French Open trophy. Gauff is chasing the same dream, redemption after falling to Swiatek in the 2022 final.
Saturday’s showdown will be the 11th chapter in their head-to-head saga, which currently stands dead even at 5-5. Gauff claimed the biggest victory in their rivalry so far, storming back from a set down to beat Sabalenka in the 2023 U.S. Open final and capture her maiden Grand Slam title.
At stake? A lucrative payday €2.55 million (around $2.9m) for the winner, and half that for the runner-up. But for both women, it’s not just about the money. It’s about legacy.
The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all you need to know to ensure you don’t miss a minute of the Gauff vs. Sabalenka Women’s Singles Final action, including details of how to live stream for free.
How to watch Coco Gauff vs. Aryna Sabalenka: TV channel, free live stream
- TV channels: TNT, truTV
- Live stream: Sling, DirecTV (free-trial), Max
The women’s singles final at Roland-Garros will be shown on truTV and TNT.
The match will be live-streamed on Sling, DirecTV, and Max. Sling carries TNT and truTV in its channel lineup. TNT is part of Sling’s orange package and truTV is part of the Blue package.
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Coco Gauff vs. Aryna Sabalenka French Open 2025 women’s singles final start time
- Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
- Start Time: 9:00 a.m. ET or 6:00 a.m. PT
- Court: Philippe-Chatrier at Stade Roland Garros
The final is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025. First serve is slated for 3:00 p.m. local time in Paris, which translates to a bright-and-early 9:00 a.m. on the U.S. Eastern Time start.
The showdown will unfold on the legendary clay of Court Philippe-Chatrier, and the match won’t get underway before its scheduled time.
Coco Gauff vs. Aryna Sabalenka French Open history
Here is how far Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka have advanced each year at the French Open:
Coco Gauff
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2024 | Semifinal | Winner |
| 2023 | Quarterfinal | Semifinal |
| 2022 | Final | Final |
| 2021 | Quarterfinal | First Round |
| 2020 | Second Round | Third Round |
| 2019 | – | First Round |
Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2024 | Quarter-final | – |
| 2023 | Semi-final | – |
| 2022 | Third Round | – |
| 2021 | Third Round | – |
| 2020 | Third Round | Second Round |
| 2019 | Second Round | Semifinal |
| 2018 | First Round | – |
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