A little bit of self-persuasion went a very long way for Coco Gauff, whose victory at the French Open gave the 21-year-old American a trophy she has long coveted, and a second major title.

Coco Gauff has shared her thought process before taking the court during the French Open. The 21-year-old secured her maiden title triumph at the Roland Garros on Saturday as she defeated Aryna Sabalenka with a score of 4-6,

The 21-year-old professional tennis player and former Teen Vogue cover star took home her first French Open title on Saturday, June 7, winning in a dramatic Grand Slam final against Belarusian player Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff is the first American since Serena Williams to win the title.