World number one Aryna Sabalenka claimed her third Madrid Open title after defeating American Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the summit clash. She is now the second player in history to etch her name into the trophy at Madrid’s WTA 1000 three times (2025, 2021 and 2023) after Petra Kvitova (2011, 2015 and 2018).