Aryna Sabalenka seals Madrid Open hat-trick after dismantling Gauff

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff to win her 3rd name of the season on the Madrid Open. The international No 1 gained 17 issues in a row early within the contest however needed to save a collection level in the second one set on her method to a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory on the Caja Mágica.

It is a 3rd name within the Spanish capital for Sabalenka, who lifted the trophy in 2021 and 2023 ahead of dropping to Iga Swiatek 12 months in the past. The Belarusian now has a lead of greater than 4,000 issues over her stuttering rival within the scores, despite the fact that the outcome does imply Swiatek remains forward of Gauff at No 2.

Sabalenka provides the Madrid crown to titles in Miami and Brisbane, along with her excellent consistency seeing her succeed in the overall in six of the 8 tournaments she has performed thus far in 2025.

Gauff has hit shape once more right here after a hard spell however seemed helpless as Sabalenka reeled off 17 issues in a row to steer 4-1. The American regained her composure and, despite the fact that she may now not salvage the primary set, she broke serve to steer 2-1 in the second one.

Gauff, who had gained 5 in their earlier 9 conferences, served for the set at 5-4, however Sabalenka in spite of everything took her 5th probability to wreck again, saving a collection level and seeing the humorous aspect when she dropped her racket in the course of one rally.

Gauff then stored a fit level serving at 5-6 with a courageous 2d serve, however Sabalenka cast forward once more within the tie-break and used to be passed the name on her 2d fit level due to a double fault from her opponent.