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For the first time in a decade, an American won at the French Open after Coco Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to collect the trophy at Roland-Garros.

Gauff’s second Grand Slam did not come easy. She had to throw the world No. 1 player's game off on the famous clay court. She was down after the first set tiebreak went to Sabalenka, but Gauff rallied and had a raucous crowd behind her that led to a drop-to-the-clay celebration in the end.

Gauff received social media praise from many for her win, including Michelle and Barack Obama.

"Congrats, @CocoGauff!" Michelle Obama wrote. "Your determination, strength, and grace throughout the French Open has inspired us all – and showed us what’s possible. Proud of you!

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