World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka continues her dominant 2025 season, securing her third Madrid Open title and advancing confidently in the Italian Open.
🏆 Third Madrid Open Title
On May 3, 2025, Sabalenka triumphed over Coco Gauff with a 6-3, 7-6(3) victory in the Madrid Open final. This win marks her third title at the tournament, equaling Petra Kvitová's record. Sabalenka showcased resilience, overcoming a 3-5 deficit in the second set to clinch the tiebreak. This victory also extended her flawless record against top-10 players in 2025 to 6-0, all achieved without dropping a set .
🎾 Strong Start at the Italian Open
Continuing her impressive form, Sabalenka commenced her Italian Open campaign with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 win over Anastasia Potapova in the Round of 64. This victory extends her winning streak to seven matches and improves her clay-court record this year to 9-1 .
💬 Mental Fortitude and Strategy
Sabalenka attributes her success to a focused mindset, emphasizing the importance of short-term memory in her approach: "It's good to have a short memory. That helps to keep things moving and working hard and improving." This philosophy allows her to move past setbacks quickly and maintain a high level of performance throughout the season .
📅 Upcoming Matches
Sabalenka is scheduled to face Anastasia Potapova again in the upcoming rounds of the Italian Open. Given her current form and previous victories, she is a strong contender for the title, which would further solidify her position ahead of the French Open .
📺 Watch Sabalenka in Action
For a glimpse of Sabalenka's recent performance, you can watch highlights from her match against Anastasia Potapova at the 2025 Rome Round 2.
🏆 Sabalenka's Historic Madrid Open Victory
Aryna Sabalenka secured her third Madrid Open title by defeating Coco Gauff 6–3, 7–6(3), tying Petra Kvitová's record for the most titles at this tournament.
🎾 Dominant Performance in Rome
Continuing her impressive form, Sabalenka advanced to the semifinals of the Italian Open, showcasing her prowess on clay courts.
💬 Insights from Sabalenka
Reflecting on her Madrid triumph, Sabalenka expressed pride in her achievement, stating, "Seeing posters with my photo and kids holding them is a dream."
