Coco Gauff has turned to an old trick with the French Open crowd loudly singing her French opponent's name. Gauff pretended Thursday they were chanting “Coco!”

American Coco Gauff will face No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the player she defeated in 2023 to win the US Open, on Saturday.

ROLAND GARROS, PARIS — Coco Gauff is heading back to the French Open final. She booked her spot in a No. 2 vs. No. 1 showdown against Aryna Sablenka with a commanding win over Loïs Boisson, the French wild card who had become the toast of the tournament.