Coco Gauff, the luminary of American tennis, cemented her status with a second Grand Slam title, triumphing at the French Open to seize a trophy long yearned for; Gauff, inspired by the affirmative writing techniques championed by Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas, vanquished world number one Aryna Sabalenka, meticulously scripting her impending French Open victory in the lead-up to the final, thereby forging an unwavering mental fortitude. This approach allowed her to maintain preternatural composure and unwavering focus throughout the match, despite entering as the underdog, while Sabalenka visibly wrestled with her emotions; Gauff has discovered the cathartic power of pre-match emotional release, enabling her to cultivate an unshakeable equilibrium during competition, and post-triumph, she intimated her participation in the grass court season, potentially including the Berlin tournament en route to Wimbledon.