'If I told you I had a doubt inside me, I must be lying': Coco Gauff quotes rapper Tyler the Creator in French Open win

Coco Gauff sealed a heroic comeback win seeing off Aryna Sabalenka after losing the opening set at the 2024 French Open to scoop the title for the first time in a heartbreaking defeat for the World No.1.

Gauff spoke afterwards in an entertaining speech on court and echoed the words of rapper Tyler the Creator during her speech in only the way that the American can.

She also thanked her parents for keeping her grounded and washing her clothes among other things. In addition the former US Open champion thanked her team for showing her that there is life outside of tennis.

It is yet another Grand Slam for Gauff who in a year where Iga Swiatek faltered her reign as Queen of Clay and Sabalenka didn't live up to her favourite tag. She picked up the pieces marvellously.

“I’d like to congratulate Aryna. You’re a fighter. You’re the #1 player in the world. I know today was a tough match, but you deserve all the results you’ve been having. Every time we play, it’s such a tough match for me. Congratulations. Hopefully we play many more," said Gauff.

“I’d like to thank my parents. You guys have done a lot for me, from washing my clothes to keeping me grounded and giving me the belief that I can do it. You guys probably believe in me more than I do myself. I really appreciate and love you guys. To my brothers at home, you’re the reason I do this. You inspire me more than you know. To all my family at home, thank you.”

“I’d like to thank my team. 3 finals, but I got the most important one. I guess that’s all that matters. You guys have been a joy to be around and you guys are individually truly great people. Pushing me and also making it fun. I know sometimes I’m not the easiest and I can be so serious. But you remind me there’s more to life than tennis. That’s what makes me play better on the court. Thank you individually, to all of you. I appreciate you guys so much.”

“I didn’t think honestly that I could do it. But I’m gonna quote Tyler the Creator right here. He said ‘If I ever told you I had a doubt inside me, I must be lying.’ I’d like to leave that with you guys. I think I was lying to myself and I definitely could do it. Shout out to Tyler.”

Match Statistics Sabalenka vs. Gauff