Madrid Open: Sabalenka’s Historic Victory

Aryana Sabalenka, the world’s No. 1 female tennis player, continues her relentless pursuit of records, clinching her third title of the year and the 20th of her career at the Madrid Open. In a dominant display, the 26-year-old Belarusian routed Coco Gough 6-3, 7-6 to claim yet another prestigious trophy.

Setting New Benchmarks

Sabalenka’s victory not only extends her winning streak but also sets a series of impressive records:

• She joins the elite group of players, including Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, and Serena Williams, to have won her first six matches against top-10 opponents in a single season in the last 40 years.
• The 2021 and 2023 Madrid Open champion, Sabalenka, has now won three titles in the Spanish capital, matching the record set by Petra Kvitova.
• With this victory, Sabalenka ties with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic for the second-highest number of titles won at the Madrid Open, behind only Rafael Nadal’s five titles.
• Becoming only the second player, after Serena Williams, to win three Tier one or WTA 1000 level titles on clay, and the second to win both the Miami and Madrid titles in the same season.
  “Sabalenka has achieved something extraordinary, and we’re witnessing the birth of a true great.” –

Poised to Challenge the Best

Sabalenka’s recent form has put her firmly in the conversation for the world No. 1 ranking. Although Rafael Nadal remains the benchmark for titles won in Madrid, Sabalenka is steadily closing the gap. With her aggressive game and increasing mental fortitude, the Belarusian could well be challenging for the top spot soon.

Looking Ahead

Sabalenka’s next target will be the French Open, where she will aim to translate her clay-court success into a Grand Slam victory. With her current form and the records she’s breaking, she will be a formidable force to challenge in Paris.

“Sabalenka’s not just winning; she’s rewriting the record books. It’s incredible to watch.” – Chrissie Evert, Tennis Legend

FAQs

• How many times has Sabalenka won the Madrid Open? Sabalenka has now won the Madrid Open three times – in 2021, 2023, and 2025.
• Who has won the most Madrid Open titles? Rafael Nadal holds the record with five Madrid Open titles.

Did you know?

Sabalenka is the only active player to have won three WTA 1000 tournaments without winning a Grand Slam.

Pro Tip

“Stay consistent, stay aggressive, and keep believing in yourself, no matter what.” – Aryana Sabalenka

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