In a high-stakes final at Madrid's iconic Caja Mágica, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus outgunned fourth-ranked Coco Gauff of the USA, cruising to a 6-3, 7-6(3) victory and claiming her record-tying third Madrid Open title.
Sabalenka set the tone early, rattling off 17 straight points en route to a commanding 4-1 lead in the opening set. Gauff counterpunched in the second, mixing sharp angles and well-timed winners, but the Belarusian's poise under pressure forced a tiebreaker and sealed the win.
Key Takeaways
- 20th career title for Sabalenka
- Third Madrid Open crown (ties record)
- 5-5 head-to-head with Gauff
- Tour-leading 31st win of 2025
“It was a really tough match. At the end of the second set, it was really intense, and I was very emotional. I am happy I was able to handle my emotions,” Sabalenka said. With her momentum on clay, she eyes even bigger milestones as the season unfolds.
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Sabalenka sweeps past Gauff to win Madrid Open for 20th career title
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