World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overcame a second-set fight by fourth seed Coco Gauff to secure a 6-3 7-6 (3) win and clinch her third Madrid Open on Saturday as the three-time major winner claimed her third title this year on the WTA tour.

Aryna Sabalenka started off her winner's speech by congratulating Coco Gauff before expressing her desire to meet the American many more times on the biggest stage. On Saturday, the top-ranked Belarusian overcame the fourth-seeded American 6-3 7-6 (3) to win her third Madrid title.

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have forged a fierce rivalry, often clashing in the high-stakes rounds of major tournaments. Their unforgettable US Open final in 2023 still lingers in memory! Coco, just 19,