MADRID — Aryna Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff in straight sets to win her record-tying third Madrid Open on Saturday. No. 1-ranked Sabalenka powered through the first set and edged the American in a tiebreaker for 6-3, 7-6 (3) on the outdoor clay court.

Aryna Sabalenka clinched her third Madrid Open on Saturday after a 6-3, 7-6(3) win over Coco Gauff. The world No. 1 clinched her third WTA title this year with the win. Sabalenka played the last three finals of the WTA 1000 tournament and equaled Petra Kvitova's record of three Madrid Open titles,

A star-studded final in the Madrid Open did not disappoint. The top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka defeated No. 4 Coco Gauff in straight sets: 6-3, 7-6. After dropping the first set in 35 minutes, Gauff battled back and had opportunities to win the 64-minute second set.