Aryna Sabalenka clinched her third Madrid Open on Saturday after a 6-3, 7-6(3) win over Coco Gauff on Saturday. The world No. 1 clinched her third WTA title this year with the win.
Sabalenka played the last three finals of the WTA 1000 tournament and equaled Petra Kvitova's record of three Mardrid Open titles, her previous victories came in 2023 and 2021. She also tied Gauff at five wins in their 10 meetings.
"I always enjoy fighting against you, you're such a fighter," Sabalenka told Gauff. "I'm super happy I was able to win this year.