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The Young Stars Shine in Paris

Paris, FranceSat Jun 07 2025
Gauff is ready to take on Sabalenka in the French Open final. She is not the same player who stepped onto the court in 2022. She has grown and matured since then. She is confident and ready to face the challenge ahead, even though she is still young. She has learned a lot from her past experiences and is eager to apply that knowledge. This is not her first time in a grand slam final. She has been there before and done well. That experience has given her the confidence she needs to face Sabalenka. She knows what it takes to compete at this level and is ready to give it her best shot. Gauff is trying to keep things in perspective. She knows that losing a final is not the end of the world. She has learned that there are more important things in life than winning or losing a tennis match. She is grateful for the opportunity to be in this position and is determined to make the most of it. She has also learned that the world does not stop spinning if she loses. She walked around Paris the day after her loss in 2022 and realized that no one cared. She was just another person in the crowd. She has come to understand that the grand slam final is just one moment in her life, and it does not define her. Gauff is also aware that there are many players who would love to be in her position. She knows that she is lucky and privileged to have this opportunity. She is determined to make the most of it and give it her best shot. She is ready to face Sabalenka and give it her all. She is confident and ready to compete at the highest level.

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    How might Coco Gauff's experience in the 2022 final influence her mental preparation for the 2025 final?
    What strategies can Coco Gauff employ to maintain her calm and relaxed demeanor during the final?
    If the sun didn't rise the day after Coco Gauff lost the 2022 final, would she have considered retiring from tennis?

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