Could there have been a more heart-stopping finale for the Madrid Open? World No. 1 Iga Swiatek and No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka delivered a three-set masterpiece that rewrote the definition of edge-of-your-seat tennis. Clocking in at 3 hours and 11 minutes, this clash saw 70+ winners, dramatic momentum swings, and a finale so tense it left fans gasping
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After trading early breaks, both stars unleashed their signature power – Sabalenka’s thunderous serves and Swiatek’s laser-guided precision. But it was Swiatek’s clutch performance under fire that stole the show: down three championship points, the Polish phenom channeled her inner warrior to flip the script .
This victory marks sweet revenge for Swiatek, who fell to Sabalenka in last year’s final. With this win, she adds the Madrid crown to her growing legacy – and reminds us why she’s the queen of comebacks .
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Swiatek outlasts Sabalenka to secure first Madrid Open title
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