Sabalenka claims record-tying third Madrid Open title, defeats Gauff

Aryna Sabalenka, ranked world No. 1, defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6(3), to win her third Madrid Open title, equaling Petra Kvitova's tournament record. Sabalenka's victory at the Caja Mágica marks her third title of the season, adding to wins in Brisbane and Miami, and her 20th career title overall. She dominated early in the final, at one point winning 17 consecutive points, but had to save a set point in the second set before securing victory in a tiebreak. Gauff, the No. 4 seed and 2023 U.S. Open champion, had a chance to rise to No. 2 in the rankings with a win but now has a 9-2 record in finals. This result also brings Sabalenka level with Gauff in their head-to-head record, with five wins each. Sabalenka's consistent performance in 2025 has seen her reach six finals in eight tournaments so far.