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WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Had Strong Words for Coco Gauff Amid French Open

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Geca Flores | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 12:44 AM ET

Coco Gauff delivered a commanding presence both on and off the court after securing her spot in the French Open final.

On Thursday, the American tennis star defeated Loïs Boisson with a dominant 6-1 6-2 victory. The win marked her second consecutive appearance in the French Open final, further cementing her status as one of the rising stars in tennis.

To celebrate the moment, the 21-year-old shared her excitement on social media by showing the highlights from the thrilling showdown.

As seen in her Instagram update, Gauff took the court in a midnight blue New Balance dress featuring tie-dye print accents, a stylish nod to her role as one of the brand’s ambassadors.

“Finals,” she captioned her post along with snaps at the Roland Garros Stadium.

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Shortly after sharing her post online, she quickly drew a wave of support as fans and fellow athletes flooded the comments to celebrate her win.

Sports reporter Taylor Rooks was among the first to cheer her on, commenting, “Letsgoooooooooooo.”

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu echoed the excitement, writing, “LFGGGGGG.”

“Can’t stop, won’t stop,” sportscaster Adam Lefkoe chimed in.

The same went for fans who were looking forward to Gauff’s next win.

“Get it girl!!! Three straight finals on clay. Third time's a Charm! You've got this!” a user said.

However, among the stream of responses, one reaction stood out the most.

WNBA legend Lisa Leslie expressed her confidence in Gauff’s ability to secure another victory, writing “One more!!!!! Fight for your right to Partyyyyyy!!! You got this, champ!!!!!!”

The No. 2 seed is slated to face world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday in the French Open final with the clay-court Grand Slam title on the line.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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