Aryna Sabalenka landed her third Madrid title but also at the same time prevented Coco Gauff from winning her first title of the year after completing a 6-3 7-6 (3) win over the American in the final match at Caja Magica.

If it’s anything like last year’s final, the fans at the WTA Madrid Open are in for a treat. But there will be a new champion in the Spanish capital after defending champion Iga Swiatek suffered a shock 1-6 1-6 defeat at the hands of Coco Gauff in the last four,