By Shrivathsa Sridhar

PARIS (Reuters) -Coco Gauff showed the spirit of a warrior as she battled from a set down to topple world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5) 6-2 6-4 in the French Open final on Saturday and claim her maiden Roland Garros title and second Grand Slam singles crown.

The 21-year-old became the first American to capture the singles title in Paris since Serena Williams in 2015 and the youngest from the United States to achieve the feat since her decorated compatriot in 2002.

“I was going through a lot of things when I lost this final three years ago. I’m just happy to be here,” Gauff said as she cradled the Suzanne Lenglen Cup and welled up.

“I’d like to congratulate Aryna. You’re a fighter. You’re the number one player in the world. Today was a tough match, but you dese

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