Coco Gauff showered Aryna Sabalenka with praise after falling in the Madrid Open final 3-6, 6-7. The world No. 4 had her chances to take the second set and extend her possibilities, but ultimately it was the Belarusian who played better in the important moments to secure her third trophy in Madrid.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won a record-equaling Madrid Open title on Saturday, defeating the USA’s Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the final.

Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has revealed that she forgot to showcase her gratitude towards the DJ in her Mutua Madrid Open post-match winning speech during a candid conversation with her team. The star player was cycling in the gym in the Spanish capital,