How Much Money Coco Gauff Earns From Winning the French Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
History was made at Roland-Garros on Saturday afternoon, as 21-year-old American star and world No. 2 Coco Gauff outlasted top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set showdown at the prestigious French Open.
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The dramatic match featured tense moments down the stretch, but Gauff ultimately emerged victorious, becoming the first American woman to win the tournament since Serena Williams claimed her third French Open title in 2015.
The victory marks Gauff’s first title in Paris, and she captured it in dominant fashion, delivering consistently strong performances throughout the tournament.
She also becomes the youngest winner of the French Open since Williams first won it in 2002—adding emotional weight to her triumph as an American champion on the clay.
After the match, many fans were curious about the financial reward for such a major achievement. According to Front Office Sports, Gauff will take home $2.9 million in prize money.
Fans reacted to news:
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“Onto Wimbledon,” a fan said.
Someone else added, “a new generation… carrying the flame. Congrats.”
Another fan posted, “Don’t ask. You know who!”
“Not a bad week lol,” one more fan commented.
Coco Gauff of the United States reacts to a point during her match against Lois Boisson of France on day 12 at Roland Garros Stadium.Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
Gauff is now 6–5 all-time against Aryna Sabalenka, and following the win, she didn’t hesitate to shine a light on everyone else during the trophy ceremony—including Sabalenka herself.
“First, I’d like to thank God for always keeping me in his corner,” Gauff said. “I’m just happy to be here. A lot of hard knocks. It means a lot to be here. I’d also like to congratulate Aryna, you’re the No. 1 player in the world and it was a tough match.
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“You deserve all the results you get and every time we play it’s such a tough match for me, so congratulations.”
Addressing her coaches, she added: “You guys have been a joy to be around. Pushing me, also making it fun. I know I can be too serious, so thank you. I appreciate you guys so much.”
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
