Aryna Sabalenka Claims Madrid Open Title
Sabalenka's third Madrid Open title is a testament to her hard work and dedication, and she will look to continue her winning streak in the upcoming tournaments. With her impressive record against Top 10 players, she is definitely a player to watch out for in the future.
Aryna Sabalenka has won her third Madrid Open title, defeating Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6(3) in the WTA 1000 final, tying with Petra Kvitova for the most Mutua Madrid Open titles in women's singles.
Sabalenka dominated the first set, but Gauff put up a spirited fightback in the second, which went to a tie-break. Despite Gauff recovering from 3-0 down to 3-3, a double fault by Sabalenka sealed the win. This marks Sabalenka's 20th WTA singles title and her sixth final win in 2025. She praised Gauff's fighting spirit, saying "I am so happy to see you back playing your best tennis."
Sabalenka's victory continues her pattern of winning the Madrid title in odd-numbered years, having beaten Ashleigh Barty in 2021 and Iga Swiatek in 2023. She is now 6-0 against Top 10 players this season and has won three titles in 2025, including the Brisbane and Miami WTA 1000 events. Sabalenka credits her improvement in her game, particularly in her movement and touch game, for her success.
In the men's category, Jack Draper will face Casper Ruud in the Madrid Open final, with the match set to start at 5.30pm BST. Draper, the British No1, is seeking to win a second Masters title in two months and gain a significant ranking boost, potentially moving him 25 points behind world No4 Taylor Fritz.
The Madrid Open has once again showcased the best of women's tennis, with Sabalenka's win cementing her position as a top player. As the tournament comes to a close, fans are eagerly awaiting the men's final, which promises to be an exciting match between Draper and Ruud.