Iga Swiatek clinched her first Madrid Open title in a thrilling final against Aryna Sabalenka, winning the match 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(7) in 3 hours and 11 minutes. Swiatek saved three championship points during the final set tiebreak, showcasing resilience and skill. This victory marks her 20th career title and her 10th at the WTA 1000 level. Swiatek has now won each of the Grand Slams, WTA 1000s, and WTA 500s held on European clay at least once. She leads Sabalenka 7-3 in their head-to-head and 4-1 on clay. The match, described as a classic and even better than last year's final, highlighted the intense rivalry.
#1GA β‘οΈππͺπΈ @iga_swiatek secures her 20th career title on the Hologic WTA Tour! #MMOPEN https://t.co/jZMjXVjE0V
After saving 3 championship points, No. 1 Iga Swiatek defeats No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 4-6 7-6 (9-7) in over 3 hours Swiatek has now won all the biggest claycourt titles and leads Sabalenka 7-3 and 4-1 on clay Hell of a duel, even better than last year's Madrid final #getty https://t.co/1Df8Ycs1rI
Unreal match! Iga Swiatek is in tears as she saves 3 match points en route to a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(7) victory over last year's champion Aryna Sabalenka in 3hr 11min. Insane tennis from both. Iga has now won each of the GS, 1000s, and 500s held on European clay at least once. https://t.co/vgFi954MTd
If you didn't catch it live, do yourself a favor and catch the replay at some point of the Madrid final between @iga_swiatek and @SabalenkaA. Just an incredible match between two great players. Nothing between them at all. A match that didn't deserve a loser.
#1 Iga Swiatek beats defending champ and #2 Aryna Sabalenka 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(7) to win Madrid for the first time. Saved three MPs 10th WTA 1000 title Doesnβt lose a match on clay from a set up since 2019 https://t.co/EzPgHfAR83
Iga Swiatek wins a razor close tiebreak that concludes a compelling final to claim Madrid title. https://t.co/7lSmPcmB7f
After saving 3 championship points, No. 1 Iga Swiatek defeats No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 4-6 7-6 (9-7) in over 3 hours Swiatek has now won all the biggest claycourt titles and leads Sabalenka 7-3 and 4-1 on clay Hell of a duel, even better than last year's Madrid final #getty https://t.co/173ITR6f9f
A final for the ages π @iga_swiatek defeats Aryna Sabalenka in an epic final 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(7) as she claims the title in Madrid! #MMOpen https://t.co/Gv2qfgSrV6
Madrid has a new queen! Iga Swiatek saves three championship points to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in an epic clash, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(7). Her 20th career title. https://t.co/jyxQRSQ0xA
πππ ππππππ... IGA SWIATEK WINS THE MADRID OPEN IN AN INCREDIBLE FINAL! π΅π±π https://t.co/QlWFyB4EEv
SWIATEK QUEEN IN MADRID π The World No.1 takes revenge from last year by beating Aryna Sabalenka after an incredible clash 7-5 4-6 7-6 to claim her 1sr title in Madrid! 7th final won in a row for Iga, amazing π₯ https://t.co/I6GCjYx33Y
IGA SAVES THREE CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS TO WIN THE TITLE IN MADRID!! π΅π±π In a rematch of last year's Madrid final, @iga_swiatek comes out on top and defeats defending champion Aryna Sabalenka! #MMOpen https://t.co/InTXy3Mlik
J A Z D A π₯ @iga_swiatek saves 3 match points and wins the @mutuamadridopen title by defeating Sabalenka in a 7-5 4-6 7-6(7) classic! #TennisParadise https://t.co/igefks87Sz
Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(7) Aryna Sabalenka. An instant, stone-cold classic in the Graf vs. Seles mould of old, with winners galore and both playing at or near their best at the same time throughout. A joy. Swiatek saved 3 Championship points to win her first Madrid title.
WHAT A MATCH! π₯ @iga_swiatek saves three championship points and takes down the defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win the title in Madrid! #MMOpen https://t.co/lB6UDlXbiB
31 - Iga Swiatek has now claimed tournament victory in 31.0% (9/29) of WTA-1000 main draws entered, the highest percentage of any player since the formatβs introduction in 2009. Level. #MMOPEN | @MutuaMadridOpen @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/lCFqUWv1YN
7 - Iga Swiatek is the first player to win 7+ consecutive WTA level finals since β¦ Iga Swiatek (10, between Roland Garros 2020 and the US Open 2022). Lionhearted. #MMOPEN | @MutuaMadridOpen @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/UbQGom7qz2
IGA'S FINAL ACT INSIDE THE MAGIC BOX π©ππͺ World No.1 @iga_swiatek saves three match points to defeat Sabalenka in a THRILLER 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(7) for her first #MMOPEN title!!! https://t.co/C0ijHjP0uk
55.6% - Iga Swiatek has reached the final in 55.6% (10/18) of WTA main draws she has entered on clay, the highest percentage of any player with 5+ WTA main draws appearances on this surface this Century. Specialty. #MMOPEN | @MutuaMadridOpen @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/iGedAHbglk
37.9% - Iga Swiatek (37.9%, 11/29) has surpassed Serena Williams (36.7%, 18/49) for the highest percentage of finals reached from WTA-1000 main draws entered, since the formatβs introduction in 2009. Decree. #MMOPEN | @MutuaMadridOpen @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/uOLwNi4SET