LeBron James Emphatically Congratulates Coco Gauff on French Open Title

James gave a nod to his fellow U.S. Olympic Team flag bearer in Gauff on her French Open victory.

Coco Gauff captured the French Open title on Saturday. / Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

American Coco Gauff captured the Women's Singles title at the French Open on Saturday at Roland Garros, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4.

It is Gauff's first French Open title, and second career major.

After Gauff's electric comeback win, she received praise far-and-wide for her major title. Former U.S. President Barack Obama congratulated Gauff on her win, writing on X that the 21-year-old "made us all proud."

Congratulations to @CocoGauff for an amazing championship at the French Open — the first American singles champion at @RolandGarros in a decade. You make us all proud. https://t.co/dk1W6e0J9X

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 7, 2025

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James seconded the praise, emphatically congratulating Gauff. Gauff and James developed a friendship after the duo carried the American flag into the Paris Olympics last summer.

I SECOND THAT!!! Congratulations my fellow flag bearer @CocoGauff 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤎 https://t.co/DAWugITVZy

— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 7, 2025

Gauff is up to two major titles, and the sky is the limit for the 21-year-old, who is a certified star in women's professional tennis.

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