Coco Gauff claimed her second Grand Slam title at the 2025 French Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka and earning bumper check to boost her career prize money.
Coco Gauff’s star continues to rise after her triumphant run at Roland Garros, where she not only claimed her second Grand Slam title but also secured a sizeable financial reward for her efforts.
The American sensation cemented her place among tennis royalty by winning the 2025 French Open in dramatic fashion, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final of 6–7 (5–7), 6–2, 6–4.
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Gauff added the he prestigious French Open title to her maiden Grand Slam crown from the 2023 US Open.
In doing so, she became one of the youngest two-time Grand Slam champions in recent tennis history.
Her victory over Sabalenka, a three-time Grand Slam winner, was a statement, especially after narrowly losing the first-set tiebreak.
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Coco Gauff French Open Prize Money
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Beyond the silverware and glory, Gauff’s triumph came with a substantial payday amking her among the top earning female athletes.
According to reports from Tennis 365, she walked away from Paris with a cheque worth $2,901,024, boosting her career prize money from $24,368,100 to more than $27 million.
This French Open victory solidifies Gauff’s position not only as one of the game’s most promising talents but also as one of the highest-earning players on tour.
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Sabalenka French Open Prize Money
While Sabalenka fell short in the final, the Belarusian didn’t leave empty-handed.
The world No. 1 earned $1,450,512 as the runner-up, pushing her career earnings past the $36 million mark, a testament to her consistent excellence at the top level.
With two Grand Slam titles under her belt and the No. 2 ranking secured, Gauff is now firmly in pursuit of the world No. 1 spot.