Coco Gauff Wins First French Open Title: Barack Obama, Matthew McConaughey, & More React

Coco Guaff has added a new championship title to her impressive resume! On Saturday, June 7, the 21-year-old won the French Open for the first time as she defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the women’s final. The tennis star became the first American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015, according to ESPN. After the match, Gauff was seen celebrating with Spike Lee and later told reporters in a press conference that she had spotted the Oscar winner during warmups. “When I saw him on the court I was like, if I win this match, the first person I’m going to dap up is Spike Lee,” she said, adding, “I wanted to tell him I had to do it – even though the Knicks didn’t win, I’m glad I gave him something to cheer for.” Plus, celebrities, including former President Barack Obama, shared congratulatory messages to the 21-year-old following her second Grand Slam title victory.