The top-ranked tennis star, 27, faced an online backlash after she initially appeared to downplay the second-ranked Gauff’s 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 victory, which marked the first time an American has won a singles title at the French Open since Serena Williams did so in 2015.

Coco Gauff responded to Aryna Sabalenka's viral comments after defeating her in the women's singles final at Roland-Garros on Saturday.