Coco Gauff continues to be a major presence in women’s tennis, entering the summer of 2025 as the world No. 2 and a two-time Grand Slam singles champion. She most recently lifted the French Open trophy at Roland-Garros, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final. This victory propelled her up the WTA rankings and secured her place at the top of the field for the season’s big events[2].
Her French Open win and consistent performances throughout the clay-court swing—including runner-up finishes at both the Madrid Open and Italian Open—have pushed Gauff to second place in the WTA Rankings Race to Riyadh, trailing only Sabalenka[2]. This marks a significant rise for Gauff, who was ranked 11th before the clay season began. As of late July 2025, she retains the No. 2 ranking in the official WTA standings[8].
After her French Open triumph, Gauff aimed for a rare “Channel Slam” (winning Roland-Garros and Wimbledon back-to-back), but suffered a surprise first-round defeat at Wimbledon to Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska. Gauff expressed disappointment but emphasized her intention to regroup for the upcoming US Open, saying, “maybe losing here first round isn’t the worst thing in the world because I have some time to reset”[7].
Now, Gauff is set to begin her hard-court campaign at the 2025 Canadian Open in Montreal. She enters as the event’s top seed and as a three-time quarter-finalist, looking to secure her second title of the year and build momentum heading toward the US Open[3].
This ongoing period of success follows a record-breaking 2024, where Gauff won the WTA Finals in Riyadh, collected three tournament titles, and posted a new career-high No. 2 ranking in June[5]. Her achievements make her a leading contender in every tournament she enters and affirm her status as one of the brightest stars in women’s tennis.