Aryna Sabalenka Wins Third Madrid Open Title, Defeats Coco Gauff

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka claimed her third Madrid Open title, defeating Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6(3) in a tightly contested final. Sabalenka dominated early, winning 17 consecutive points to take command in the first set, but faced strong resistance as Gauff rallied in the second, saving multiple break and match points before succumbing in a tie-break due to a double fault. The victory marks Sabalenka’s 20th career WTA singles title and ties her with Petra Kvitova for the most Madrid Open wins in women’s singles history. Sabalenka’s consistency this season is notable, with this being her third big title of 2025 and her sixth final appearance in eight tournaments. Gauff, who had defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals, showed resilience but was ultimately overpowered by Sabalenka’s aggressive play and mental fortitude. Sabalenka’s win further solidifies her lead in the rankings and confirms her status as the dominant force in women’s tennis this season.