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Game, set, match, and championship for Aryna Sabalenka, and it's more than a habit now to hear that name as the winner of WTA tournaments. Her powerful and complete game make her an extremely tough player to beat on any surface, and that's how she secured her third crown at the Mutua Madrid Open. The Belarusian displayed flawless performance against Cori Gauff and dominated her in the most pressure-filled moments of the match. Finally, with a score of 6-3 7-6, she clinched the title in a journey where she only dropped one set, in her second match against Elise Mertens, although she comfortably turned it around (3-6 6-2 6-1). She further solidifies her top position in the WTA ranking with 11,118 points in hand, over 4,000 more than the second-ranked player, Iga Swiatek.

The year of Aryna Sabalenka could have been even more spectacular than it already is. The title at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 confirms that she's heading in the right direction towards Roland Garros, although this year she fell in the final of the Australian Open, Indian Wells, and Stuttgart. Nevertheless, her confidence remains unwavering. Sabalenka took part in a press conference to talk about her current form.

- What does it mean to be the best player in the world

"It's crazy for me. I've worked my whole life for this goal, and being at the top of the ranking means a lot to me. I feel like my life is not a waste of time, and I am where I was supposed to be. It has taken a lot of hard work, but I am very happy right now to be one of the best players and to have this beautiful trophy. Moreover, I'm always eager to come to Madrid, I love this court and the support I receive here."

"Every year I return here, I feel even more supported. This year has been incredible in all matches. It gives me an extra boost of energy and fighting spirit. Seeing all the banners that the kids carry is a dream come true, and it's something I very much enjoy playing in front of these people. I think it's the best thing in life."

- Feelings about Roland Garros

"I hope it will be different this year compared to the others (she hasn't won yet), but I have a lot of confidence in my game right now on clay. I've been in the semifinals there and was close to reaching the final. I'll go there to compete and fight with everything I have. I’m ready to work on every point, and I hope to achieve a different result this year."

- Changes in her game

"I've worked very hard to add variety to my game. It's the key to my matches right now, and I'm happy to have been able to enhance my game so much. The truth is that everything is better now, and I have more confidence in my touch, I try to come up to the net more and vary."

- How to maintain motivation with such a significant lead as number one

"I am able to find motivation within myself; I don't need a very strong rival pressuring me. I'm not having easy matches, and that's why I push myself to improve. Sometimes I demand a lot from myself during matches. Maybe right now, Iga isn't doing as well, which is normal, but I know she will be back at the top. I work for the future and try to improve my game as much as possible. However, managing the physical aspect is the most challenging part of it all."

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