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US Coco Gauff plays a backhand return to Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka during their women’s singles final … More match on day 14 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2025. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) (Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images The 2025 French Open Final between world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 Coco Gauff was nothing short of an epic. Both players pushed each other to the limit in a thrilling battle of tactics, resilience, and determination. Gauff earning her first French Open title 7-6, 2-6, 4-6, the match was arguably one of the greatest major finals since the Serena Williams era. The only thing that could have made it better? A best of 5 set format. Gauff, Sabalenka Show Why Best Of 5 Matters Spectators watch US Coco Gauff (R) playing against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka during their women’s … More singles final match on day 14 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2025. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP) (Photo by THIBAUD MORITZ/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images In tennis, few stages are as revered or high-stakes as the Grand Slam. These tournaments are where legends are made and careers are defined. Yet, despite all the strides toward equity in the sport, a fundamental imbalance remains: men play best of 5 set matches, while women are still limited to best of 3. The call for best of 5 in women’s grand slam matches isn’t new and it’s not just coming from fans. Tennis legend Billie Jean King supports the idea, as does former world No. 1 and French Open Tournament Director Amélie Mauresmo. In a…

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