Aryna Sabalenka makes history at Madrid Open while Coco Gauff’s drought continues
The Belarusian supernova continues to soar. Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets to win her record-tying third Madrid Open on Saturday evening. Sabalenka made history on Saturday nightGetty She swept through Gauff 6-3, 7-6 (3) on the outdoor clay court. Sabalenka has won the tournament for the third time in the last five years (2021 and 2023). She joins Petra Kvitova‘s tournament record, with three titles apiece. The No. 1-ranked player in the world has been on an absolute heater to begin the season. The win gives Sabalenka her 9th WTA 1000 title and second in a row, after coming off winning the Miami Open. She becomes the first woman to win both Miami and Madrid in the same season since 2013. The last player to accomplish this feat? Serena Williams. After the match both Sabalenka and Gauff were gracious and humble in speaking about one another. “First I want to congratulate Coco and her team on an incredible few weeks here,” Sabalenka said. Gauff and Sabalenka showed great sportsmanship after the matchGetty Sabalenka takes home her third title at the Madrid OpenGetty “I’m super happy to see you back in the finals, playing your best tennis. “I’m sure we’ll play many more times in the finals. hope I’m gonna get all of them, but I always enjoy fighting against you. “You’re such a fighter. Happy to see you back.” Gauff shared positive sentiment towards her opponent as well. “I’d like to thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ to be here and the opportunity to play in the final,” Gauff said. “I’d like to congratulate Aryna on an incredible tournament. You’re always tough to face. Congrats to your team. “Congrats on all the success you’ve been having.” With the loss, this extends Gauff’s drought in tournaments, with her last victory coming in the United Cup for Team USA. Gauff came into the final as the No.4-ranked player in the world. With the victory, Sabalenka has her 46th ranked win over a top-10 opponent, with six consecutive wins and 12 consecutive sets. It’s the Belarusian’s world, and we’re all just living in it.
The Belarusian supernova continues to soar.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets to win her record-tying third Madrid Open on Saturday evening.
She swept through Gauff 6-3, 7-6 (3) on the outdoor clay court.
Sabalenka has won the tournament for the third time in the last five years (2021 and 2023).
She joins Petra Kvitova‘s tournament record, with three titles apiece.
The No. 1-ranked player in the world has been on an absolute heater to begin the season.
The win gives Sabalenka her 9th WTA 1000 title and second in a row, after coming off winning the Miami Open.
She becomes the first woman to win both Miami and Madrid in the same season since 2013.
The last player to accomplish this feat?
After the match both Sabalenka and Gauff were gracious and humble in speaking about one another.
“First I want to congratulate Coco and her team on an incredible few weeks here,” Sabalenka said.
“I’m super happy to see you back in the finals, playing your best tennis.
“I’m sure we’ll play many more times in the finals. hope I’m gonna get all of them, but I always enjoy fighting against you.
“You’re such a fighter. Happy to see you back.”
Gauff shared positive sentiment towards her opponent as well.
“I’d like to thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ to be here and the opportunity to play in the final,” Gauff said.
“I’d like to congratulate Aryna on an incredible tournament. You’re always tough to face. Congrats to your team.
“Congrats on all the success you’ve been having.”
With the loss, this extends Gauff’s drought in tournaments, with her last victory coming in the United Cup for Team USA.
Gauff came into the final as the No.4-ranked player in the world.
With the victory, Sabalenka has her 46th ranked win over a top-10 opponent, with six consecutive wins and 12 consecutive sets.
It’s the Belarusian’s world, and we’re all just living in it.
