This is a celebratory podcast! Coco Gauff is a two-time Grand Slam champion after securing the French Open title. The 21-year-old American came back from a set down to beat world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 in the championship match.

Lucy and Eugene share their thoughts on the dramatic final as well as Sabalenka’s comments post-match. We also hail the world No 2’s incredible mental fortitude and wonder when people will stop counting her out.

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00:00 Intro

03:22 Coco's Journey to the Final

07:09 Mental Resilience and Technical Mastery

10:09 Analysing the Final Match Stats

14:18 Coco's Performance Under Pressure

18:38 Debunking the Underdog Narrative

21:27 Post-Match Reactions and Reflections

24:31 Coco vs. Iga: The Rivalry

28:31 Sabalenka's Comment

31:18 Coco's Rise and Performance

36:56 Destiny and Determination

38:55 Quick shoutout to the rest of the players

43:49 Reflections on Women's Coverage in Tennis