Coco Gauff reaches milestone with statement win over world No. 2 Iga Swiatek at Madrid Open

Coco Gauff, currently ranked No. 4 in the WTA rankings, delivered a dominant performance to defeat world No. 2 Iga Swiatek at the Madrid Open. With this impressive victory, the American star secured a spot in the final this weekend and achieved a historic milestone—one matched by only two other players in WTA history.

Gauff eliminated the defending champion Swiatek in stunning fashion, winning 6-1, 6-1. It was a statement win that highlighted her growing dominance on clay as she chases her first career title at the Madrid Open. A victory would mark her 19th career title overall and her 10th in singles.

Her road to the final was anything but easy. Gauff had to overcome world No. 7 Mirra Andreeva in a hard-fought quarterfinal match, proving she is in top form heading into the championship clash. She will now face Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s No. 1, in what promises to be a blockbuster final.

Gauff’s milestone after beating Swiatek

At just 21 years and 39 days old, Gauff has become the third-youngest player to reach WTA 1000 finals on both clay and hard courts since the format’s revamp in 2009. Only Caroline Wozniacki and Iga Swiatek achieved the feat at a younger age.

This sets the stage for an epic showdown against Sabalenka, a rivalry that has seen Gauff win five of their nine previous meetings. Their head-to-head history gives the American a slight edge going into the final.

Adding fuel to Gauff’s momentum is their most recent final clash, the 2023 US Open, where she came from behind to beat Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 and lift her first Grand Slam title. That win could provide a psychological edge as they meet again with another major trophy on the line.

Sabalenka eyes another title

Sabalenka, playing in her third consecutive final, is aiming to capture her third WTA title of 2025. She last triumphed at the Miami Open in March but enters the Madrid final with a 2-3 record in championship matches this season.

With both players in top form and history on the line, fans can expect a thrilling Madrid Open final on Saturday. It will be the tenth meeting between Gauff and Sabalenka, and once again, the stakes couldn’t be higher with a WTA 1000 title at play.