Aryna Sabalenka tops Coco Gauff on Saturday for her third Madrid Open title even as Casper Ruud beats Jack Draper for the men’s crown.
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SABALENKA TOPS GAUFF TO SNATCH RECORD-TYING THIRD TITLE IN MADRID
Sabalenka tops Gauff, 6-3, 7-6(3), to snatch a record-tying third title in Madrid.
Furthermore, the Belarussian world No.5, who just turned 27 on Monday, found herself a timely birthday gift over the weekend.
Moreover, Sabalenka Sabelenka adds this title to her 2021 and 2023 Madrid titles and tied Petra Kvitova’s tournament record.
She also added Sunday’s title to the ones she won in Brisbane and Miami for her career 20th WTA tour win.
““It’s always incredible to come back to Madrid,” Sabalenka said in a post-match intetrview.
“I love this place, I’m always excited to play in front of you all,” she added.
COCO MISSES NO.2 RANKING WITH LOSS, SETTLES FOR NO.3
Gauff missed a chance to grab the No.2 ranking with the loss, but she will settle for No.3 in the world.
Moreover, the 21-year-old American will overtake copatriot Jessica Pegula for her new position despite the loss.
Furthermore, Gauff had straight set victories over Ann Li, Belinda Bencic, Mirra Andreeva and No.2 Iga Swiatek before running into Sabalenka.
“Speaking on the week as a whole, on the ground I think today was like the only day where I felt really tested, and obviously in my first round, too,” the American said.
“So there’s a lot of positives to take, and I think especially coming maybe from the last few weeks where I didn’t feel as confident on the ground,” she added.
RUUD BEATS DRAPER TO CLAIM MEN’S TITLE
Ruud beats Draper, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, to claim the men’s singles title on Sunday.
Furthermore, the 26-year-old Norwegian world No.7 overcam a 3-5 deficit to claim the opening set.
Moreover, Draper recovered after an emotional outburst to force a decider behind an impressive second set performance.
“I knew that Jack (Drasper) has been playing so well all year, so I knew I had to bring my A+ game. Jack is an incredible player,” Ruud said.
“I think he will become more and more difficult to play on clay. He will be a threat,” he added.
