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Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 3-4 Gauff*
It does feel as though the only truly fitting way for this to conclude now is in a chaotic match tie-breaker.
But has Aryna Sabalenka got another response in her?
Summary
Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 6-4 to win women's singles title
First Paris singles title for Gauff and second singles major overall
Emotional Sabalenka laments 'worst final I ever played'
World number one Sabalenka has lost successive Grand Slam finals
GB's Neal Skupski/Joe Salisbury beaten 6-0 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 by Marcel Granollers/Horacio Zeballos
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'Gauff's mentality and fortitude is just incredible'published at 16:52 British Summer Time 7 June
Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 3-4 Gauff*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsThis is like being on a rollercoaster! We have just been going up, down, up down.
Coco Gauff's mentality and fortitude is just incredible. She has broken back immediately and that just shows her immense resilience.
Gauff breaks againpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 7 June
Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 3-4 Gauff*
Coco Gauff executes an backhand winner to restore her advantage and move within two games of the title.
Aryna Sabalenka can't believe she's allowed that to happen. The world number one has it all to do again.
Image source, Getty ImagesBreak points Gauffpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 7 June
*Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 3-3 Gauff
From 3-1 down and the title slipping away, Aryna Sabalenka has reignited her hopes.
But she's immediately put back under pressure. She shouts at her team as the frustration builds. Three break points to come.
'I still haven't written Sabalenka off'published at 16:48 British Summer Time 7 June
*Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 3-3 Gauff
Naomi Broady
British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsI still haven't written Aryna Sabalenka off in this final.
I still feel like I'm leaning towards her to come out on top.
I don't know what it is but I think she is just quietening down - and that is when she's at her most dangerous.
Sabalenka breaks back in third setpublished at 16:47 British Summer Time 7 June
*Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 3-3 Gauff
You didn't really think this would end without any further twists, did you?
We're all level again!
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 16:47 British Summer Time 7 June
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Roland GarrosIt's suddenly got very dark overhead. There are a few spots of rain and a couple of brollies are popped at the change of ends.
The floodlights quickly come on, but it doesn't feel like we might get a rain delay.
Coco Gauff certainly doesn't want one. Aryna Sabalenka might do.
Think we've had enough drama already without the weather getting involved.
Break point Sabalenkapublished at 16:47 British Summer Time 7 June
Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 2-3 Gauff*
A chance for Aryna Sabalenka to get back into this!
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Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 2-3 Gauff*
Despite that huge effort from Aryna Sabalenka to stay in touch, this is still in Coco Gauff's control.
The skies have darkened over Roland Garros and the spotlights are on these two as the wind continues to whip up around Court Philippe Chatrier.
Aryna Sabalenka forces the door ajar at 0-30 but a couple of unforced errors bring Gauff back level.
Sabalenka saves two break points to holdpublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 7 June
Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 2-3 Gauff*
Aryna Sabalenka wrestles back control of the game, turning break point into game point.
Phew. That's a huge relief for the world number one. A vital hold of serve is secured and she is still alive here - just.
Image source, Getty ImagesBreak point Gauffpublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 7 June
*Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 1-3 Gauff
Aryna Sabalenka finds a first serve to shut down the break point, but a poor attempt at a drop shot falls into the net.
A second break point for a 4-1 lead here for Coco Gauff.
'That was incredible'published at 16:41 British Summer Time 7 June
*Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 1-3 Gauff
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsThat was incredible!
A sliced forehand pass up the line just barely going over the net and then the beautiful backhand shot up the line to set up a chance for a double break.
Don't doubt the American! This is a huge game and a must win for Sabalenka right now.
Image source, Getty ImagesBreak point Gauffpublished at 16:40 British Summer Time 7 June
*Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 1-3 Gauff
Coco Gauff finds the winner, arrowing a backhand down the line past Aryna Sabalenka for break point.
Can Aryna Sabalenka regain some composure here? She can feel the title slowly slipping away.
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*Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 1-3 Gauff
Aryna Sabalenka is feeling the heat.
A backhand drops into the net to give Coco Gauff 15-30.
Gauff holds servepublished at 16:37 British Summer Time 7 June
*Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 1-3 Gauff
It's just not happening for Aryna Sabalenka at the moment.
The world number one finds the net and now this really is a must-win service game for the Belarusian, who is beginning to run out of time.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 7 June
Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 1-2 Gauff*
This really is a huge game for both players now.
If she can hold serve here, Coco Gauff is three games away from the title.
Aryna Sabalenka goes to her bag to change her racquet after a couple of misses leave her 40-15 down, and Gauff double-faults for the second time in this game to give her hope.
'Gauff reading patterns of Sabalenka's play really well'published at 16:33 British Summer Time 7 June
Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 1-2 Gauff*
Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsBoth of these players are locked in right now.
Sabalenka has definitely lifted her game from the second set. Her serve is way too predictable though, she is serving wide out into the forehand side every time.
Gauff is reading the patterns of Sabalenka's play really well. She seems a little bit more astute in the opening part of this third set.
I really can't pick a winner - it is almost impossible at the moment.
Gauff breaks in third setpublished at 16:33 British Summer Time 7 June
Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 1-2 Gauff*
Coco Gauff hits the front in the third set!
Can she use that as a springboard to stride to the trophy?
Image source, Getty ImagesBreak point Gauffpublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 7 June
*Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 1-1 Gauff
And here comes Coco Gauff.
A first break point in the decider goes the way of the world number two.
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*Sabalenka 7-6 (7-5) 2-6 1-1 Gauff
Too good!
Coco Gauff does superbly to reach a drop shot and lift the ball over the advanced Aryna Sabalenka.
What's Sabalenka got? Oh nothing, she just hits a tweener through her legs as she charges towards the back of the court.
It gets over - but Gauff is there to volley home. The crowd applaud the efforts of both players. They really are leaving it all out there now.
