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Aryna Sabalenka Claims Record-Tying Third Madrid Open Title

Sabalenka defeats Coco Gauff in straight sets to secure her 20th career title and solidify her dominance as World No. 1.

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka, right, poses with her trophy after beating Coco Gauff in the final.
Aryna Sabalenka is the most dominant player on the women's tour at the moment.
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Overview

  • Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6(3) in the 2025 Madrid Open final, tying Petra Kvitova's record of three tournament titles.
  • Sabalenka's victory marked her 20th career WTA singles title and her third title of the 2025 season, following wins in Brisbane and Miami.
  • Coco Gauff, despite the loss, reached her first WTA 1000 final of the year and moves up to World No. 3 in the rankings.
  • Sabalenka's win extends her lead as World No. 1, amassing over 11,000 ranking points, a milestone achieved by only two other players in WTA history.
  • Gauff showed resilience throughout the tournament, including a dominant semifinal win over Iga Swiatek, but struggled with double faults in the final.