The number one world Aryna Sabalenka said her sensational form this year is “as a dream” after defeating Coco Gaufff 6-3, 7-6 (3) on Saturday to win her third open Madrid title.

Last year’s runner sailed in the American past, ranked fourth, in the first set before digging deep into the second to triumph in a win victory, signing the victory as Gaffs with double guilt.

Sabalenka recorded its leadership on the tournament 31st win this season In Madrid clay, adding the WTA 1000 trophy to titles in Brisbane and Miami.

It was the sixth final she has reached this year and 37 of her career, the fourth in five years in Madrid.

“(Arriving in six finals) sounds crazy, to be honest … I work hard and know that if I bring my game and if I fight for every point I am capable of it,” Sabalenka told reporters.

“But you like to do it for real, I was like, well, that’s fine. That’s … like a dream.

“I really hope I will continue to do what I’m doing and continue to play as I play now.”

Last year Sabalenka was beaten by IgA swiatek At the show, which Gauff was thrown into the semifinals on Thursday.

Pole is fighting for the form, which gives Sabalenka little competition for the number one country in the world and makes it a leading contender for French Open, the latest title of Swiatek almost a year ago.

“You know, as now maybe Iga is not going well, which is absolutely good, and I know it will come back,” Sabalenka continued.

“I’m just working for the future, how to try to improve my game as much as I can, just so I’m ready for anyone who will bring the challenge to court.”

The triple Grand Slam champion traveled the first set after Gauff reached an initial retention.

Sabalenka won the next 17 points and gathered 4-1 lead on vacation in the third and fifth games, as Gauff tried to cope with her extraordinary power.

The 21-year-old American, who won the US Open in 2023, reached a break to slow down the 2021 and 2023 Madrid champion.

Sabalenka split again to finish the first set in 35 minutes with its second point while Gauff is widely cut.

‘Could have been best displayed’

The American emerged reinforced in the second set, changing it to serve more and secured a break in the third match, consolidating for a 3-1 advantage.

Gauff saved two drops of rest while Sabalenka applied heavy pressure in the sixth match, holding the lead 4-2.

At 5-4 up and serving for the GAuff set twice by double guilt, giving its opponent three rest points.

Sabalenka threw her racuet in a comic moment during a rally in the second of them, Belarusing seeing the crowd in the bemuzement, as Gauff saved all three.

After Squandering Set Point Gauff saved another resting point, but Sabalenka eventually claimed the game in the fifth time of the question.

The number one world faced a fierce reception for 6-5, but fostered a championship point while Guff forced a violation of the connection.

Sabalenka provided two mini-refunds before Gauff fought again in the service, but eventually the 26-year-old took control, opening three more championship points.

Gauff handed the Australian Open race to a plate with a double guilt this year.

Sabalenka drew level at 5-5 with head-to-head gaffe and matching Petra KvitovaThe record of the three open Madrid women’s titles.

“Overall there are very positive to get (but I am) obviously disappointed with probably how I played today,” Gauff told reporters.

“I feel like I could have appeared better.”