Aryna Sabalenka seals Madrid Open hat-trick by dismantling Gauff

World No 1 defeats American 6-3, 7-6 (3) in finalSabalenka has 4,000 point lead at top of rankingsAryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff to win her third title of the season at the Madrid Open. The world No 1 won 17 points in a row early in the contest but had to save a set point in the second set on her way to a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory at the Caja Mágica.It is a third title in the Spanish capital for Sabalenka, who lifted the trophy in 2021 and 2023 before losing to Iga Swiatek 12 months ago.