Madrid Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff to win title for third time | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka sealed her third Madrid Open title in four years after the world No 1 ended the hopes of Coco Gauff with a dramatic victory on Saturday.

In a thrilling encounter on La Caja Magica, top-ranked Sabalenka secured a 6-3 7-6 (7-3) success over the American to end her hopes of claiming her 10th title in 11 finals.

Sabalenka, who claimed the title in 2021 and 2023 and was the runner-up to Iga Swiatek in 2024, ties Petra Kvitova (2011, 2015, 2018) for the most Madrid titles won.

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