Coco Gauff, the prodigious American tennis phenom, clinched her second Grand Slam title with a hard-fought victory at the French Open, finally securing the coveted Coupe Suzanne Lenglen. Drawing inspiration from the affirmative writing techniques pioneered by Olympic champion Gabby Thomas, Gauff systematically dismantled world number one Aryna Sabalenka, leveraging the power of pre-emptive self-belief. Prior to the final, Gauff had repeatedly inscribed affirmations declaring her imminent triumph at Roland Garros, thereby cultivating a robust mental fortitude. Despite entering the match as the underdog, Gauff exhibited unwavering composure and preternatural focus throughout, while Sabalenka demonstrably struggled to regulate her emotional equilibrium amidst the palpable pressure.

Gauff posited that pre-match emotional catharsis facilitated the maintenance of equanimity amidst the exigencies of competition; post-victory, she articulated her intentions to partake in the grass court season, broaching the possibility of participation in the Berlin tournament as a prelude to her Wimbledon campaign.