Coco Gauff has given Aryna Sabalenka the ultimate praise in terms of how the world No 1 has improved her game in the past year Playing in her sixth final of the 2025 season, Sabalenka defeated Gauff in straight sets to win the Madrid Open to go with the Miami Open title she won just over a month ago and the Brisbane International at the start of the year There is no doubt Sabalenka has been the standout player on the WTA Tour over the last few years as she is 31-5 so far this campaign while she was 56-14 in 2024 – winning four titles Gauff and Sabalenka are now tied 5-5 in their head-to-head rivalry with the American winning their previous encounter in the WTA Finals semi-final last year But the 2021 US Open winner has now lost three of their last four meetings and can attest to the improvements in her rival’s game “I feel like she just got a lot better in everything,” Gauff said “Probably every time I play her is tough and I don’t think today she played me any different than the other few “I think last time we played [in the semi-finals of the 2024 WTA Finals] I was serving better and it went my way “Maybe she moves a little bit better I think she just probably is more confident so that’s why the consistent results are happening but she’s always been a great player.” Sabalenka herself believes her movement and her net game have been key to her success “I’m super happy that we were able to improve my game in …Kind of like trying to come to the net I’m not sure if it’s really successful so far Points and money earned by Sabalenka, Gauff, Swiatek, Raducanu, Eala at Madrid Open Aryna Sabalenka matches two Serena Williams records as she storms to Madrid Open title was playing in her first final since she won the WTA Finals in November and despite losing she will return to No 3 in the WTA Rankings while she has moved to within 200 points of second-placed Iga Swiatek After a poor first set in which she was broken three times the 21-year-old had her chances in the second set as she was a break up before the world No 1 stormed back to win 6-3 because it’s like you’re so close,” the American stated “I do get ready for these matches and I credit it to just how much I hate losing but obviously if I can lose this and go a few more finals undefeated I’ll take that and maybe I needed to feel this loss again to be motivated again even more motivated for the next one.” © Planet Sport Limited 2025 • All Rights Reserved 1 Aryna Sabalenka triumphs over Coco Gauff to win third Madrid crownWomen's singles world No 1 Sabalenka sealed a third WTA title of the year as she defeated world No Sabalenka sealed the Madrid crown for the third time in her career, celebrating her fourth final in five years in the Spanish capital. This is the 26-year-old's third WTA title of the 2025 season, as she grows her lead atop the WTA rankings to over 4,000 points. The Madrid final saw the first seed renew her rivalry with Gauff for a 10th career meeting and the first in a final since the 2023 US Open, where the latter sealed her maiden career Grand Slam. Sabalenka started on the front foot, forcing a break point in the opening game which was held. From that moment it was pure domination from the world No. 1, who broke Gauff twice within a run of 17 consecutive points from the second game onwards. Sabalenka's solid baseline play pushed Gauff into unforced errors deep into the court, along with a series of double faults that disrupted any momentum. But the USA player began to relax, sprinkling in dropshots to seal a first break of the evening. Love Tennis?🎾 Relive the best tennis moments from Paris 2024 🏅Get access to unlimited replays, highlights, and live-stream sports events. Sabalenka continued to dictate the affair and was clinical on her serve winning two-thirds (67 per cent) of her service points She broke her opponent for the third time in the match to secure the first set in little over half an hour Sabalenka remained ruthless and tallied up the winners early in the second set 21-year-old Gauff persisted and worked her way back into it with three consecutive games won saving a break point at 3-2 to build a 4-2 lead Her nerves rose when serving for the set with some double faults though that was temporarily diffused as Sabalenka let go of her racquet during the second break point and saw the humorous side of the moment 1 pulled it back from 5-3 down to break Gauff and level up the second set That is not to say that Sabalenka was not feeling the tension too though she managed to hold on and take a third straight game Gauff went on to save a championship point on her service forcing a tiebreak as dark clouds formed over the stadium When the USA star served a second championship point to stay in it a double fault sealed her fate and Sabalenka’s triumph in Madrid US EditionUK EditionScottish SunIrish SunSearchMy Account The Belarusian supernova continues to soar Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets to win her record-tying third Madrid Open on Saturday evening Sabalenka has won the tournament for the third time in the last five years (2021 and 2023) She joins Petra Kvitova's tournament record 1-ranked player in the world has been on an absolute heater to begin the season She becomes the first woman to win in both Miami and Madrid in the same season since 2013 Serena Williams. "First I want to congratulate Coco and her team on an incredible few weeks here," Sabalenka said "I'm super happy to see you back in the finals "I’m sure we’ll play many more times in the finals Gauff shared positive sentiment towards her opponent as well "I’d like to thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ to be here and the opportunity to play in the final," Gauff said "I’d like to congratulate Aryna on an incredible tournament "Congrats on all the success you’ve been having.” this extends Gauff's drought in tournaments with her last victory coming in the United Cup for Team USA Gauff came into the final as the No.4-ranked player in the world Sabalenka has her 46th ranked win over a top-10 opponent with six consecutive triumphs and 12 consecutive sets The seasons may turn, but some things stay the same. With the end of the winter season, the eye of the surfing world has begun to stray from the shores of Hawai’i, but local die-hards are still making the most of spring waves. The latest to do so was Mason Ho who just published a punchy edit of a Rocky Point session father Michael and lifelong friend Baby Bear some of the surf on tap was more fun-sized than terror-inducing but there were still more than a few bombs to be had As always, the edit was accompanied by samples from Mason’s eclectic and inimitable music collection, and a breakdown of the boards he was riding – a pair of psychedelic-colored …Lost craft that received an absolute beating at the hands of Mason’s “safety last” stylings NEW YORK, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vita Coco (NASDAQ: COCO) the leading coconut water brand in the U.S. is excited to introduce the newest flavor to its lineup of Coconut Juices: Piña Colada with pulp Perfectly timed for the sunny season ahead this flavor delivers that vacation-in-a-bottle feeling blending juicy pineapple flavors and hydrating coconut water for a refreshingly bold “We wanted to capture the classic vacation feeling of a Piña Colada but make it more accessible for everyday enjoyment no blender or beach required,” said Jane Prior Chief Marketing Officer of The Vita Coco Company Piña Colada Coconut Juice is the perfect addition to your favorite summer traditions whether you’re enjoying a sweet sip with your favorite summertime dishes craving something cold and refreshing on a hot day or looking for a tropical escape without leaving your backyard.” Since the brand’s beginnings with its Original Coconut Water Vita Coco has continued to expand its product line with innovative coconut-based beverages offering consumers new ways to enjoy the natural benefits of coconut The launch of Piña Colada Coconut Juice with pulp brings even more variety to the lineup offering a playful and flavorful option that suits a wide range of tastes Vita Coco Coconut Juice is also available in Original with pulp About The Vita Coco CompanyThe Vita Coco Company is a family of brands on a mission to reimagine what’s possible when brands deliver healthy and great-tasting products that are better for consumers and better for the world This includes its flagship coconut water brand Vita Coco sustainably packaged water Ever & Ever The Company was co-founded in 2004 by Michael Kirban and Ira Liran and is a public benefit corporation and Certified B Corporation the principal brand within the Company’s portfolio is the leading coconut water brand in the U.S coconut water has become a top beverage choice among consumers after a workout Press Contactvitacoco@autumncommunications.com 2025Collage: Self ; Source images: Courtesy of brands Alessio BolzoniSave this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyAll products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links My favorite is easily the CG2, a court shoe that I’d happily wear around the clock (even though I have no plans to swing a racket anytime soon). 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Plus Jacquemus opens a Provençal-inspired boutique in West Hollywood and Marc Jacobs celebrates its newest fragrance New Balance and Miu Miu debut a new collaboration with Coco Gauff Saint Laurent Rive Droite Los Angeles presents “Mono No Aware,” Jacquemus opens a Provençal-inspired boutique in West Hollywood and Marc Jacobs celebrates its newest fragrance at the Virginia Robinson Gardens New Balance and Miu Miu have revealed the next chapter of their coveted collaboration this time starring American tennis champion Coco Gauff Blending Miu Miu’s directional aesthetic with New Balance’s performance-first expertise the collection will debut on the court during Gauff’s upcoming tournaments in Rome (May 7–18) showcasing her dynamic blend of athleticism and effortless style Gauff will be dressed in classically elegant tennis ensembles designed with a performance-first mindset Each look features a color-blocked design for a sharp with a distinct palette for each tournament: navy and white with accents of red in Rome white and green with sky blue accents in Berlin and white and royal blue with red accents in Cincinnati co-branded technical silk zip-fronted hoodies and track pants in coordinating shades will be layered over the top These exclusive editions are engineered with cutting-edge technology to meet the demands of elite play while drawing inspiration from Gauff’s love of New Balance lifestyle silhouettes — delivering a perfect balance of power and grace Off the court, she will step into fresh iterations of the sold-out New Balance x Miu Miu 530 SL sneaker Crafted in leather and mesh and offered in the same color palette the styles reflect both brands’ shared sensibility at the intersection of sport and style The New Balance x Miu Miu with Coco Gauff collection, which includes a selection of co-branded accessories, launches globally on Sept. 10, available for a limited time in select Miu Miu boutiques and on miumiu.com In honor of Mother’s Day, Tiffany & Co. has unveiled “Strong Like Mom,” a heartfelt campaign honoring the strength The brand has also introduced “Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder,” a separate high jewelry collection that explores the breathtaking mystery of the ocean through extraordinary craftsmanship and imagination “Strong Like Mom” centers around a moving short film featuring real Tiffany employees and their children in unscripted Children ages five to 15 reflect on what makes their moms strong with their words interwoven alongside elegant visuals of their mothers wearing the Tiffany HardWear collection — a modern symbol of resilience and feminine power The film concludes with a nostalgic montage of vintage photographs showcasing employees and their own mothers has celebrated maternal love through its iconic creations This year’s campaign honors not just motherhood but the enduring strength that defines every Tiffany woman In a separate launch, Tiffany & Co. introduces “Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder,” a dreamlike high jewelry collection designed by Nathalie Verdeille chief artistic officer of jewelry and high jewelry Inspired by Jean Schlumberger’s iconic ocean-themed designs the collection journeys from the figurative to the abstract through six distinct chapters: Ocean Flora “Each piece in our latest Blue Book collection ‘Sea of Wonder,’ captivates and invites us to lose ourselves in the rich storytelling as we embark on a journey through uncharted realms of the deep sea,” Verdeille said Reflecting Tiffany’s legacy of innovation and artistry the collection fuses natural inspiration with exquisite craftsmanship reimagining the ocean’s hidden beauty in a palette of iridescent shimmer and sculptural forms Saint Laurent Rive Droite Los Angeles presents “Mono No Aware,” a meditative exhibition by New York-based artist Miya Ando The showcase brings together a selection of Ando’s paintings wood sculptures and silkscreen prints — each piece exploring the poetic tension between permanence and impermanence Known for her nuanced dialogue between Eastern and Western influences Ando uses elemental materials such as steel washi paper and glass to evoke cycles of life and the ephemeral beauty of natural phenomena Her work is deeply rooted in the Japanese philosophical concept of mono no aware: an awareness of the impermanent At the center of the installation are 15 redwood sculptures transformed through the traditional Japanese shou sugi ban (charred wood) technique or coated with silver nitrate a material known for its ability to “freeze” time These sculptural forms echo the Zen minimalism of Kyoto’s famed Ryōan-ji Temple rock garden inviting contemplation amid the contemporary luxury of Rodeo Drive Presented in contrast to its refined retail setting the exhibition offers a quiet moment of introspection — underscoring the transient nature of beauty To accompany the exhibition, Saint Laurent has released a limited-edition tote bag featuring Ando’s Frost Descends galaxy silkscreen print ($85) available in-store and online at Saint Laurent Rive Droite All artworks from the exhibition are also available for purchase “Mono No Aware” is on view until May 13 at Saint Laurent Rive Droite Los Angeles On April 24, fine jewelry house Marco Bicego hosted an intimate Thursday-night dinner at Hollywood’s Mother Wolf to celebrate its 25th anniversary The event brought together a dazzling guest list Jamie Mizrahi and celebrity stylists Karla Welch and Elizabeth Stewart — longtime collaborators with the brand on red carpet moments from the Oscars to the Golden Globes guests previewed Marco Bicego’s signature collections alongside the brand’s founder and creative director who shared personal stories and design insights The evening underscored the intimate connection between artistry and heritage that has defined the brand for a quarter-century Marco Bicego has launched a striking new global advertising campaign starring Brazilian supermodel Isabeli Fontana photographed in Vicenza — Italy’s historic center of goldsmithing The campaign captures the brand’s signature blend of timeless elegance modern sophistication and effortless luxury In tandem, the brand has introduced the “25 Best” collection: a curated edit of its most iconic and bestselling designs From sculptural Masai bangles to the colorful Paradise necklaces each piece is meticulously handcrafted in Trissino Italy — the birthplace of the brand and where Bicego first learned the craft in his father’s workshop Marco Bicego continues to fuse traditional Italian artistry with contemporary design Still intimately involved in every aspect of the brand Marco remains a true artisan at heart — shaping the future of fine jewelry with every piece he creates the brand brought the spirit of the South of France to Los Angeles with an open-air market featuring florals and snacked on pizza and banana soft serve while mingling while others lounged on custom yellow-linen sofas by Luther Quintana or snapped photos with a custom-made banana car parked out front Spanning 255-square-meters across a single floor the layout feels at once intimate and generous much like Simon’s office at the Jacquemus headquarters in Paris A floor of terracotta bricks laid in a Point de Hongrie pattern and limestone clay stucco walls emphasize the space’s pure architectural lines Marking the centenary of the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts the boutique subtly nods to Art Deco influences These are interwoven with mid-century and Brutalist elements as well as specially commissioned ceramics by Mathilde Martin “La Galerie” meanwhile introduces a curated selection of sculptural vintage jewelry and objets d’art from the 1920s to 1960s handpicked by Simon from European markets and galleries The collection includes works by Jean Royère Frank Lloyd Wright and Pierre-Auguste Renoir The boutique is open now at 8800 Melrose Ave Built in 1955, the Wave House is renowned for its curving roof that mimics the nearby San Jacinto mountains After a meticulous restoration by Stayner Architects the property opened to the public in February 2020 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places the house was originally a getaway and sculptor’s studio for Bates and became a hub for Coachella Valley artists and creatives This collaboration continues DWR’s celebration of modern design history in the Coachella Valley building on the success of their recent Palm Springs store opening during Modernism Week “This rental home exemplifies how we are evolving DWR expanding both our product offerings and the way our collections are experienced,”  Debbie Propst The home’s design has been meticulously curated with Paul Smith’s signature textiles blending outdoor furniture that complements the desert landscape with the bold “Stepped Plaid” color palette in the bedrooms Each detail showcases a fusion of modern design and refined style DWR Presents: The Paul Smith Collection is a curated selection of indoor and outdoor furniture from DWR featuring special-edition pieces made with Maharam textiles by British designer Paul Smith This exclusive collection includes iconic furniture such as the Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair and Eero Saarinen’s Womb Chair graphic Maharam designs like the Dots pattern Starting now through Aug. 31, visitors can book a stay at the DWR x Boutique Rental Home by visiting boutique-homes.com. All furniture from the collection is available for purchase at dwr.com. On April 24, Marc Jacobs hosted an exclusive event at the historic Virginia Robinson Gardens in Beverly Hills to celebrate the launch of Daisy Wild Eau So Intense the newest addition to the iconic Daisy fragrance collection The event offered guests an immersive experience through the Marc Jacobs Daisy Garden sensory moments and personalized activations inspired by the brand’s playful and adventurous spirit Attendees wandered through vibrant sections of the garden each reflecting different personality traits inspired by the Daisy scents: optimistic The celebration culminated in a whimsical “Personality Picnic,” where guests enjoyed curated bites in a lush meadow Attendees had the opportunity to personalize their picnic baskets with charms embroidery and even craft their own green juice or cocktail at a playful DIY bar This interactive experience offered a fresh and engaging take on fragrance discovery and brand storytelling.  An intense floral fragrance with banana blossom accord, jasmine extract and notes of amber and sandalwood, Daisy Wild Eau So Intense was inspired by the unique and surprising findings deep in the woods: vibrant Have a news story for our readers? 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Please email Alex.vonBargen@thewrap.com Vita Coco (NASDAQ: COCO) has announced the launch of its new Piña Colada Coconut Juice with pulp expanding its coconut-based beverage lineup The new flavor combines pineapple flavors with coconut water and includes coconut pulp The product is now available nationwide through retailers This strategic product launch is timed for the summer season adding to Vita Coco's existing product line which includes Original Coconut Water with pulp The company aims to provide consumers with more variety and new ways to enjoy coconut's natural benefits in an accessible format Vita Coco (NASDAQ: COCO) ha annunciato il lancio del suo nuovo Succo di Cocco Piña Colada con polpa ampliando la sua gamma di bevande a base di cocco Il nuovo gusto unisce i sapori dell'ananas con l'acqua di cocco e include polpa di cocco pensato per offrire un'esperienza tropicale e vacanziera Il prodotto è ora disponibile a livello nazionale tramite rivenditori Amazon e alcune piattaforme di e-commerce selezionate Questo lancio strategico è programmato per la stagione estiva arricchendo la linea di prodotti di Vita Coco che già comprende l'Original Coconut Water con polpa L'azienda punta a offrire ai consumatori più varietà e nuovi modi per godere dei benefici naturali del cocco in un formato accessibile Vita Coco (NASDAQ: COCO) ha anunciado el lanzamiento de su nuevo Jugo de Coco Piña Colada con pulpa ampliando su línea de bebidas a base de coco El nuevo sabor combina los sabores de piña con agua de coco e incluye pulpa de coco diseñado para brindar una experiencia tropical y de vacaciones El producto ya está disponible a nivel nacional a través de minoristas Amazon y algunas plataformas de comercio electrónico seleccionadas Este lanzamiento estratégico está programado para la temporada de verano sumándose a la línea de productos existente de Vita Coco que incluye el Original Coconut Water con pulpa La compañía busca ofrecer a los consumidores más variedad y nuevas formas de disfrutar los beneficios naturales del coco en un formato accesible Vita Coco (NASDAQ: COCO)가 새로운 펄프가 들어간 피냐 콜라다 코코넛 주스를 출시하며 코코넛 음료 라인업을 확장했습니다 이 새로운 맛은 파인애플 맛과 코코넛 워터를 결합하고 코코넛 펄프가 포함되어 있어 열대 휴양지 같은 경험을 제공합니다 펄프가 포함된 오리지널 코코넛 워터를 포함한 Vita Coco의 기존 제품 라인에 추가되었습니다 회사는 소비자에게 더 다양한 선택과 코코넛의 자연적인 이점을 쉽게 즐길 수 있는 새로운 방식을 제공하는 것을 목표로 합니다 Vita Coco (NASDAQ : COCO) a annoncé le lancement de son nouveau Jus de Noix de Coco Piña Colada avec pulpe élargissant ainsi sa gamme de boissons à base de noix de coco Cette nouvelle saveur combine les arômes d'ananas avec de l'eau de coco et inclut de la pulpe de noix de coco conçue pour offrir une expérience tropicale et dépaysante Le produit est désormais disponible à l'échelle nationale via les détaillants Amazon et certaines plateformes de commerce électronique sélectionnées Ce lancement stratégique est prévu pour la saison estivale venant compléter la gamme existante de Vita Coco qui comprend l'Original Coconut Water avec pulpe L'entreprise vise à offrir aux consommateurs plus de variété et de nouvelles façons de profiter des bienfaits naturels de la noix de coco dans un format accessible Vita Coco (NASDAQ: COCO) hat die Einführung seines neuen Piña Colada Kokosnusssafts mit Fruchtfleisch bekannt gegeben und erweitert damit sein Sortiment an kokosnussbasierten Getränken Der neue Geschmack kombiniert Ananasaromen mit Kokoswasser und enthält Kokosnussfleisch Das Produkt ist nun landesweit über Einzelhändler Amazon und ausgewählte E-Commerce-Plattformen erhältlich Dieser strategische Produktlaunch ist auf die Sommersaison abgestimmt und ergänzt die bestehende Produktlinie von Vita Coco zu der auch das Original Coconut Water mit Fruchtfleisch gehört Das Unternehmen möchte den Verbrauchern mehr Vielfalt und neue Möglichkeiten bieten die natürlichen Vorteile der Kokosnuss in einem zugänglichen Format zu genießen this new release provides a tropical escape with every sip NEW YORK, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vita Coco (NASDAQ: COCO) Press Contactvitacoco@autumncommunications.com Already have an account? Login MADRID -- Coco Gauff overpowered defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-1 6-1 to reach the Madrid Open singles final for the first time Thursday Gauff broke Swiatek's serve three times in the first set and twice in the second to cruise to a 64-minute semifinal victory over the second-ranked Swiatek at the clay-court tournament Gauff will face top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated Elina Svitolina 6-3 7-5 to reach the Madrid final for the fourth time in her career It was Gauff's first win over Swiatek on clay Coco Gauff won her third straight match against Iga Swiatek and notched her first victory on clay in their history. Julian Finney/Getty Images"The mentality that I had in the whole match was aggressive," the fourth-ranked Gauff said but I think I forced her into some awkward positions." Swiatek had recovered from losing the first set 0-6 to Madison Keys on Wednesday "I couldn't really get my level up," the four-time French Open champion said but I think it's on me that I didn't really move well I wasn't ready to play back the shots with heaviness The last time Swiatek won only two or fewer games in a match -- on any surface -- was a 6-0, 6-2 loss to Jelena Ostapenko in Birmingham in 2019 "it was just making sure my level stayed the same Sabalenka returned to the final after ending Svitolina's unbeaten run on clay this year -- she was 9-0 on the surface in 2025 Sabalenka won the title in Madrid in 2021 and 2023 and was runner-up to Swiatek last year Gauff is 5-4 against Sabalenka and won their only prior meeting on clay The American also won their most recent meeting Sabalenka became the first player to obtain 30 main-draw wins at WTA events in 2025 In the men's quarterfinals, Casper Ruud advanced by defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-5 to become the first player born in 1990 or later to reach 30 tour-level semifinals on clay The 15th-ranked Norwegian had been 0-3 against Medvedev in his career "I looked at our stats last night and saw he beat me on grass "I tried to use the surface to my advantage I thought the level was pretty good from both players I was impressed with Daniil's ability to produce power here on clay." Ruud will next face Francisco Cerundolo, who rallied to defeat teenager Jakub Mensik 3-6 Cerundolo had beaten top-seeded Alexander Zverev in the previous round For Coco Gauff For Iga Świątek a changeover midway in the second set at the Madrid Open said it all She kept it there as she sipped water from an open can And when she pulled it off to go back on the court especially as Gauff trotted back onto court to close business The tears continued through the final changeover before Gauff did to Świątek what Świątek has done to so many others on Europe’s red clay the past five years She beat the four-time French Open champion 6-1 6-1 in a little over an hour at the Caja Magica in Madrid setting up a final against either world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka or Elina Svitolina of Ukraine The win puts Gauff into her first individual final of the season It also pulls her a click closer in her head-to-head meetings with Świątek 2 and the dominant player of the last four seasons who played an error-strewn opening match against Dayana Yastremska in which she lost the first set without winning a game She had just four unforced errors on her forehand and four on the backhand against 18 winners She won 90 percent of the points she played on her first serve and 69 percent on her second “I was aggressive and I played with margin,” Gauff said on the court after the win but I think I forced her into some awkward positions.” Gauff said she told herself she needed to raise her level in the second set. Świątek had lost the first in her quarterfinal match 6-0 but she recovered to win the next two over Australian Open champion Madison Keys she can come back and play great tennis,” Gauff said it became apparent that was not going to happen the defeat continues a season that would delight just about anyone on the WTA Tour — but she is not anyone She has reached the quarterfinals in every tournament she has played Her defeats this year have largely been to peaking opponents and eventual tournament winners all the signs of them were present in Spain: a slew of groundstroke errors and a sense of bewilderment against a player competing at a very high level Świątek’s defensive footwork and general movement which is close to peerless and one of her greatest strengths It seemed stiff and stilted throughout the afternoon in a way that it rarely does on clay she glides across the court with a lethal combination of ease and speed then hustling back into position and jumping on the first chance to end the point as Gauff belied her recent struggles on her forehand side by whipping the ball up and down into the court and out of her opponent’s easy reach time and again She knocked in 70 percent of her first serves but won just 35 percent of those points figures that are difficult to comprehend for a player at her level It was Świątek’s worst loss on clay since 2019 Świątek was ranked 104th and was considering going to college 3 and the defending Roland Garros champion Świątek beat Halep in straight sets on her way to her first Roland Garros title Świątek must now regroup for the Italian Open in Rome as she was in Madrid and as she will be at the French Open in Paris “She is very talented and can make you run and move you around the court,” Gauff said in her post-match news conference or tried to do all the times that I played her I’ve gotten a lot better since maybe our first couple of times playing each other and obviously the results are showing that I just feel like it’s one of those days you just step on court and everything feels good Świątek never won more than two consecutive points and won just six points on Gauff’s serve in seven games on me that I didn’t move well,” Swiatek said in her post-match news conference “I wasn’t ready to play back the shots with heaviness Świątek said her tennis has been on and off throughout the tournament and she rarely was able to resort to a Plan B She hasn’t been playing instinctively of late because it’s not going by itself,” she said Świątek’s distress dates back to last summer her actions haven’t lined up with the words she has used publicly She said it was important to excel on the grass of Wimbledon Then she showed up at the All England Club without having played a grass court event to prepare for it opting to rest instead after capturing the French Open That appeared to be a logical decision given that Świątek had a good chance to capture the gold medal at the Olympics with Roland Garros hosting She had lost just one match there since 2019 but appeared overwhelmed throughout the competition Świątek hit the wall in her semifinal match against Zheng Qinwen Her stress became apparent following the match when she broke down in the mixed zone and walked through the media while crying There were losses in the semifinals of Cincinnati and the quarterfinals of the U.S telling the world she needed to attend to personal matters But she had been provisionally suspended after testing positive for trace amounts of a performance-enhancing drug A tribunal accepted her explanation that the substance got into her system from a tainted batch of the sleep aid melatonin but the experience of nearly losing her reputation and being subject to a far longer ban threw her She has struggled to find her way ever since Świątek slammed a ball in the direction of a ball kid She later apologized but said in a social media post that she feels constantly judged and is constantly battling expectations because I clearly see how much we love judging and imposing opinions on others,” she wrote “But perhaps a few people who genuinely want to understand what I’m experiencing will understand this this external standard is definitely not my standard and I don’t accept my team and me being boxed into external expectations.” Their results together have not measured up to last year when she was working with Tomasz Wiktorowski but she could not successfully defend her titles in Doha To the extent that her current struggles have been psychological responsibility for helping her through those issues falls to Daria Abramowicz who has been working as her mental coach for the past five years Abramowicz has been a constant presence on tour with Świątek during that time attending practices and sitting in her box during matches After Thursday’s loss and emotional breakdowns Świątek grabbed her bag and quickly headed off the court A camera showed her walking through the tunnel toward the locker room with Abramowicz following about 15 feet behind schedule and how to watch liveIt's the 10th meeting between world number one Sabalenka and Gauff as the two battle for the first WTA 1000 clay title of the season The two are set to meet in the women's singles final of the 2025 Madrid Open the first of two WTA 1000 events ahead of Roland-Garros later this month Sabalenka is looking for a third Madrid title (2023 2021) as she reaches the championship tilt for a fourth time in five years which Gauff claimed on Thursday (1 May) 6-1 Their 10th meeting overall is a first since the WTA Finals semi-final match last October (pictured above), which Gauff won on her way to the title. Here are the key things you need to know ahead of the Mutua Madrid Open championship clash. schedule and how to watch live","tag":"[\"discipline-tennis\",\"noc-us\",\"coco-gauff\",\"2025-atp-wta-tennis-mutua-madrid-open-madrid\",\"newsclip\",\"gender-female\",\"schedule\",\"preview\",\"aryna-sabalenka\"]","module_type":"InStoryCampaign","module_title":"Coco Gauff vs Aryna Sabalenka While Sabalenka scooped up titles in Brisbane and Miami and reached finals at the Australian Open and Stuttgart Gauff is into her first final of the year after ending 2024 with that aforementioned WTA Finals win in Riyadh The 10th meeting sees Gauff leading their head-to-head 5-4 though Sabalenka won two of their three meetings in 2024 including in a tightly-fought Australian Open semi-final They've played just once on red clay prior Five of their nine meetings have gone the distance including their lone previous meeting in a final which is famously Gauff's US Open win in 2023 Did you know that the American loves to dance Watch her breaking out some moves with her family and find out how she plans to save the city without missing practice Credit footage: Coco Gauff social media accounts Gauff and Sabalenka will face off on Saturday 3 May not before 18:30 local time in Madrid (CEST The 2025 Madrid Open broadcast will be shown in the U.S while the remaining rights for other nations vary for the men's and women's events Coco Gauff is slowly getting back to her best but familiar issues continue to the plague the 21-year-old The World No.4 reached her first final of the year at the Madrid Open but was undone by errors as she lost to Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets It was a thrilling contest between Sabalenka and Gauff with the American putting up a fightback in the second set Gauff recovered from 3-0 down to make it 3-3 but a but a double fault gave her rival the victory and title Service issues are a known flaw of the youngster's game, and it's an issue that Serena Williams' ex-coach Rick Macci insists must be ironed out if she is to win the big titles "Tweaking/ Speaking will not solve the double fault leaking," he wrote on X Aryna Sabalenka makes history at Madrid Open while Coco Gauff's drought continues "Coco has all the inner qualities to be number One Her wheels/ fighting spirit and determination is so special "But tennis is such a technical sport more than any other as the muscle memory you grooved in the beginning that alone might stop you from winning." Macci pointing out these flaws is justified, many of the 2023 US Open champion's losses this season have stemmed from errors in her serve. She had six double faults in her quarter-final defeat to Paula Badosa at the Australian Open in January, before committing seven in her first-round exit at the Qatar Open in February. there is much to take from her efforts at the Madrid Open Gauff's demolition of Iga Swiatek on clay -- a surface the Pole has dominated in recent years -- will serve as a reminder she can beat anyone when at her flying best "I was aggressive and played with margin," Gauff said after her victory "Obviously on clay she's a different player and I thought if I can beat her on hard I can beat her on clay." Next up for Gauff is the Italian Open -- the last event before the French Open kicks off The draw hasn't been kind to her as Sabalenka is a potential semi-final test and she is projected to meet teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva in the quarter-finals A brutal draw may be the best warm-up she can get as she bids to win the French Open for the first time in her career Gauff is already a champion at Roland Garros in the doubles with the closest she has come to singles success being her 2022 final defeat to Swiatek Madrid Open 2025 semi-finals: Head-to-head and where to watch live actionWorld number four Gauff meets defending Madrid champion Swiatek at the Madrid Open 2025 as they look to reach their first clay court final of the 2025 season to qualify for a first semi-final this year Here are the key things you need to know ahead of the Mutua Madrid Open semi-final clash and where to watch live action","tag":"[\"discipline-tennis\",\"noc-us\",\"coco-gauff\",\"2025-atp-wta-tennis-mutua-madrid-open-madrid\",\"newsclip\",\"gender-female\",\"schedule\",\"preview\",\"iga-swiatek\",\"noc-pl\"]","module_type":"InStoryCampaign","module_title":"Coco Gauff vs Iga Swiatek This will be the 15th meeting between Gauff and Swiatek of which Poland’s Swiatek has prevailed on 11 occasions Their only meeting this year was at the United Cup which ended in a straight sets win for Gauff Gauff has won the last two encounters with the five-time Grand Slam champion; every time the USA star has beaten Swiatek she has gone on to lift the trophy at the end of the competition That does not hide the fact that Swiatek has dominated in their head-to-head record yet to lose any of their five matches on clay on the surface where the 23-year-old reigns supreme Gauff is targeting a third consecutive victory and a first on clay while Swiatek aims to extend her 100% clay record against the 21-year-old and return to a third consecutive final in the Spanish capital Picture by Brendon Thorne/Getty ImagesCoco Gauff (left) of the USA and Iga Swiatek of Poland shake hands in the 2025 United Cup Final Gauff and Swiatek will face off on Thursday 1 May not before 4pm local time in Madrid (CEST while fans in Poland can watch the action on Canal+ before sealing a commanding victory against seventh seed Andreeva at the 2025 Madrid Open The two youngest athletes in the top 10 of the WTA world rankings, Gauff aged 21 and Andreeva turning 18 this week, met for the first time since the 2023 US Open, where the former went on to claim her maiden Grand Slam crown. Andreeva broke Gauff in the opening game amid several unforced errors, and with the American's deep forehands lacking consistency, the teenager defended four break points before Gauff broke back. With little between the pair in the first set, Andreeva found a vital break at 4-4 and served for what would have been only her second career set against the world number four. Coco Gauff: Top things you might not know about the American tennis aceDid you know that the American loves to dance Yet Gauff had other ideas and sparked a stunning comeback and claimed the next three games to seize the set in style Having dug deep to put herself in the driving seat Gauff was now enjoying herself and dominating on the red clay The USA talent extended her streak to eight games won without reply finding the edge through her consistent net play The 21-year-old proved to be a force too mighty for Andreeva who managed to hold serve at 5-0 down before Gauff rounded off her day to reach a maiden WTA 1000 semi-final of the season Swiatek suffered a bagel in her opening set with Madison Keys but roared back to win 0-6 Madrid Open 2025 quarterfinals: Head-to-head and where to watch live World number four Coco Gauff takes on the seventh-seeded Mirra Andreeva at the Madrid Open 2025 It will be the third-ever meeting between the duo, who last faced each other during the round of 64 at the 2023 U.S. Open. Wednesday's match-up comes with extra stakes: a trip to the semifinals in the Spanish capital. Gauff, currently ranked No. 4 in the world, leads the series 2–0. Here are the key things you need to know ahead of the women’s singles clash at Madrid’s La Caja Mágica. and where to watch live ","tag":"[\"discipline-tennis\",\"noc-us\",\"coco-gauff\",\"2025-atp-wta-tennis-mutua-madrid-open-madrid\",\"newsclip\",\"gender-female\",\"schedule\",\"preview\"]","module_type":"InStoryCampaign","module_title":"Coco Gauff vs Mirra Andreeva Gauff and Andreeva have played each other only twice previously The pair first met at the 2023 French Open in the round of 32 having dropped the opening set in a tie-break they met again during the round of 64 at the U.S young stars in the sport who will likely do battle many more times in the future Gauff and Andreeva will face off on Wednesday Gauff’s triumph is her first over the four-time Roland-Garros champion in six attempts on clay, sealing a first WTA 1000 singles final on this surface with a shot at a 10th career singles title this weekend. “I felt great out here on the court today,” she said post-match. “It was much different to my first match on this court in the first round, and I feel better every time…I honestly think clay is one of my better surfaces, so I felt that if I can beat her on hard [courts], then I can beat her on clay.” The 21-year-old was conscious that she had to bring her A-game against statistically the strongest clay player on the WTA tour, with world no. 2 Swiatek having won all previous five meetings in straight sets with the USA star on the surface. Gauff managed to break the Polish player on three of her four serve games in the first set, as her aggressive game resulted in 11 winners and a stunned Swiatek. Picture by REUTERS/Juan MedinaPoland's Iga Swiatek at the 2025 Madrid Open It left Swiatek facing a break and set point at 5-1 down an unforced error on the second handed Gauff a dominant opening set in just 33 minutes at the Estadio Manolo Santana For Swiatek’s frustration and unforced errors Gauff was playing with superb accuracy and control as she broke for the fifth consecutive time in the final four clash While Swiatek struggled with frustration and unforced errors Gauff played with superb accuracy and control breaking for the fifth consecutive time in the final-four clash MADRID — Coco Gauff got past the disappointment of losing the Madrid Open final to Aryna Sabalenka and was celebrating a solid week on clay that will make her the top-ranked U.S moving past fellow American Jessica Pegula "Overall there's a lot of positives to take," Gauff said "Obviously disappointed with maybe how I played (in the final) But I went from an 0-6 set in the first round and made it to the final She had started her campaign by rallying to a 0-6 then picked up straight-sets wins over Ann Li Mirra Andreeva and second-ranked Iga Swiatek Gauff overpowered Swiatek in a commanding 6-1 on the ground I think today was like the only day where I felt really tested and I think especially coming maybe from the last few weeks where I didn't feel as confident on the ground I think it is a step in the right direction and just trying to look at the positives of it all so it's a feeling that I know I don't like." It was only the second loss in a WTA Tour final for Gauff with the other coming against Swiatek at the 2022 French Open because it's like you're so close," Gauff said "But obviously if I can lose this and go a few more finals undefeated I'll take that Open champion squandered a set point at 5-4 in the second set in the Madrid final against Sabalenka She lost 17 points in a row at one stage in the first set on the Caja Magica center court Gauff had four more winners than Sabalenka "My first serve has been such a weapon this week so just wish I could have served better," Gauff said of the final This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Chattanooga Times Free Press El material de Associated Press es Copyright © 2025 derechos reservados Associated Press y no puede ser publicado audio y/o video de Associated Press no será publicado reescrito para su transmisión o publicación ni redistribuido directa o indirectamente en ningún medio Ni estos materiales de AP ni ninguna parte de los mismos pueden almacenarse en una computadora errores u omisiones de los mismos o de la transmisión o entrega de la totalidad o parte de los mismos o de cualquier daño que surja de cualquiera de los anteriores Madrid Open finalists Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff could get a rematch as early as the semi-final at their next event after they both ended in the same half of the Italian Open draw Sabalenka and Gauff faced each other in a 10th career meeting at the WTA 1000 Madrid event last week and it was the world No 1 who came out on top as she won the final in straight sets to draw level in the head-to-head rivalry with the American The three-time Grand Slam winner is once again the top seed for the Rome event and she will take on either Dayana Yastremska or Anastasia Potapova in the second round while she could meet 31st seed Sofia Kenin in the third round and 14th seed Daria Kasatkina in the fourth round Rising star Alex Eala is also in the first section and the Filipina youngster takes on Marta Kostyuk in the first round and if she gets past the Ukrainian she could face Kasatkina Sabalenka is projected to meet eighth seed Zheng Qinwen in the quarter-final but the Chinese star – who takes on either Katerina Siniakova or Olga Danilovic first up – will likely have to get past 11th seed Elena Rybakina in the fourth round then we will get a Sabalenka-Gauff semi-final Fourth seed Gauff opens up against either Arianna Zucchini or a qualifier while she could meet 15th seed Amanda Anisimova in the fourth round WTA Rankings: Sabalenka’s huge lead, Swiatek under pressure from Gauff; Eala’s new high Aryna Sabalenka named as ‘firm favourite’ for French Open ahead of Iga Swiatek Emma Raducanu also features in the third section and the 2021 US Open winner will face a qualifier first up There are several big names in the qualifying draw with the likes of Maria Sakkari Katie Volynets and Ajla Tomljanović hoping to be among the 12 players to make the main draw If Raducanu passes the first test then she could meet 21st seed Ekaterina Alexandrova for a third time this year following their meetings in Doha and the Australian Open with Anisimova likely awaiting the winner of that contest Gauff is projected to meet Mirra Andreeva in the quarter-final but the teenager will most likely have to beat the likes of Linda Nosková and 10th seed Emma Navarro en route to the last eight Defending champion Iga Swiatek headlines the bottom half and she starts against one of Elizabetta Cocciaretto and Elina Avanesyan before a possible third-round clash with Danielle Collins and a fourth-round match against 16th seed Elina Svitolina A run to the quarter-final will likely result in a clash against fifth seed Madison Keys or ninth seed Paola Badosa could face Naomi Osaka in the second round but the former world No 1 will have to get past wildcard Sara Errani Jessica Pegula is the highest-ranked player in Section 6 and the third seed is expected to face 13th seed Diana Shnaider for a place in the quarter-final while the winner of that encounter could meet Italian Jasmine Paolini Sixth seed Paolini has 27th seed Ons Jabeur 17th seed Jelena Ostapenko and 12th seed Karolina Muchova in her section Aryna Sabalenka survives comeback attempt by Coco Gauff to win Madrid OpenReutersWorld No 1 Aryna Sabalenka overcame a second-set fight by fourth seed Coco Gauff to secure a 6-3 7-6(3) win and clinch her third Madrid Open on Saturday as the three-time major winner claimed her third title this year on the WTA tour A dominant Sabalenka won four games straight without conceding a point to build a 4-1 lead in the first set Open champion Gauff battled back with a break to make it 4-2 the Belarusian secured the set with another break Gauff broke Sabalenka to go 2-1 up in the second set and held under pressure to build a 5-3 lead But Gauff's double faults while serving for the set allowed Sabalenka to break back and make it 5-5 before winning the WTA 1000 title in a tiebreak now shares the record for most Madrid Open titles with Petra Kvitova She tied her head-to-head record with Gauff at five wins apiece after 10 meetings Aryna Sabalenka continued her excellent season with a triumph at the Madrid Open Saturday evening in the Spanish capital 7-6(3) to finish the tournament with the kind of exclamation point that has escaped her on occasion this season Sabalenka has been far and away the most consistently excellent player in the sport in 2025 She has made the final of six of the seven tournaments she has entered this year The Madrid title is her second WTA 1,000 trophy — the level just below a Grand Slam — this year She won the Miami Open in March and kicked off the season with a win in Brisbane Losses in the finals of the Australian Open Indian Wells and Stuttgart have been sore spots but the win in Madrid will surely provide a major boost of confidence heading into the two most important clay-court tournaments of the season the Italian Open in Rome and the French Open in Paris Sabalenka relinquished the Madrid Open title to Iga Świątek in the best WTA Tour match of the season the loss was a disappointing end to a run that wasn’t quite out-of-nowhere 3 and a threat to win any tournament she enters But it followed months of inconsistency and struggles with her serve and forehand Following her loss in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in January Gauff couldn’t get past the last 16 in a tournament until two weeks ago She lost consecutive matches at tournaments in Doha then lost to Belinda Bencic and Magda Linette in Indian Wells and Miami Both were matches against players that Gauff said she should be beating She got to the last 16 in Stuttgart but only had to win one match against the 124th-ranked player in the world Then she fell in straight sets to Jasmine Paolini who has struggled with her form throughout the year It figured to be more of the same at the start of Madrid Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine bageled her in the first set of their opening match Gauff managed to steady herself and survive that day with Gauff failing to serve out the match on her first attempt handing the four-time French Open champion her worst loss on clay since 2019 a buzzsaw when she is on her game who rarely falls to players who can’t match her power as Madison Keys did in the Australian Open final and as Jelena Ostapenko did last month in Stuttgart She and Gauff had played nine times previously with Gauff holding a 5-4 edge in a matchup that pits perhaps the biggest hitter on the tour against its top defender have worked intensively the past two years to become more than those archetypes Sabalenka has tried to incorporate more variety into her attack adding dropshots and net play to her firepower taking the initiative on the forehand rather than hitting it so often off her back foot and living to fight for another shot Finding a groove on her first serve and limiting her double faults also helps plenty Gauff looked to have made the match a contest when she broke Sabalenka in the fourth game of the second set holding firm until 5-4 and serving to take the match into a decider Sabalenka surged to 0-40; Gauff reeled her back in Sabalenka led 3-0; Gauff reeled her back in winning four straight points from 3-3 in the tiebreak to take the title having spent significant time at Patrick Mouratoglou’s academy in the south of France during her childhood She made the final of the French Open in 2022 and the semifinal last year If Świątek isn’t on form — but considering that she reached the semifinals in Madrid playing well below her peak that could be a tall ask — Gauff could find an opening to go all the way depending on which version of her shows up not even she knows until she takes the court the season has reached the point when anything less than a title in any tournament she came within a point of the French Open final she will be looking to get two steps further there this year and now has every reason to believe she can (Photo: Oscar del Pozo / AFP via Getty Images) MADRID — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka beat No 4 Coco Gauff in straight sets Saturday to win her record-tying third Madrid Open and 20th career title on the WTA Tour powered through the first set and edged the 21-year-old American in a tiebreaker for 6-3 Sabalenka added to titles in Madrid in 2021 and 2023 and equaled Petra Kvitova's tournament record It was also Sabalenka's tour-leading third title of the year after triumphs at Brisbane and Miami She also pulled level with Gauff in head-to-head meetings with five wins apiece Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are familiar foes especially when it comes to the latter stages of tournaments The pair met in another WTA final at the Madrid Open, with Aryna Sabalenka reigning victorious with a 6-3, 7-6 win. As the pair keep battling for titles, it calls to mind their dramatic US Open final in 2023 - the only other time that they have met with the trophy on the line Gauff was just 19 when she took on Sabalenka, who had already won a major that year at the Australian Open many would have been forgiven for thinking the match was already a foregone conclusion with Sabalenka unwilling to hide hers as she stormed to her bench and began to uncontrollably cry When asked in her post-match interview what she's most proud of from this year she fought back tears again as she said: "I don't know." That match still haunts the 26-year-old to this day, who admitted that while she has learnt lessons, she still gets flashbacks from it. "That was very difficult match, I got a little emotional and had this little flashback on last year's final, meaning the crowd atmosphere," said after the 2024 US Open final. the 21-year-old admitted that she was surprised she cried as it's something that she and her Dad never do "I do never cry but the US Open happened I was not expecting that," she said on Instagram at the time I think that girl in the video was crying because I don't like to cry I'll cry over a movie or a TV show but in front of people "Because I'm supposed to be a thug. Just kidding. I'm like my dad though, for real. Today was the first time I've ever seen my dad cry He doesn't want me to tell y'all that but he got caught in 4K He thinks he's so hard but he's not." the pair have met four times - three semifinals and one final - with Sabalenka winning the most recent clash at the Madrid Open the pair hailed each other for an incredible tournament "First I want to congratulate Coco and her team on an incredible few weeks here," Sabalenka said "I’d like to congratulate Aryna on an incredible tournament. You’re always tough to face. Congrats to your team. Sabalenka has her 46th-ranked win over a top-10 opponent 1 Iga Swiatek found herself in rough waters during a semifinal against American star Coco Gauff at the 2025 Madrid Open.  The match started off disastrously for Swiatek who was overwhelmed 6-1 in the opening set by a focused and aggressive Gauff The Polish star’s struggles continued in the second set when she was broken again in the second game which triggered an outburst of frustration Swiatek turned to her player box and vented angrily seemed to catch something that prompted him to book Swiatek Swiatek looked completely out of sorts against an opponent she had beaten 11 times in 14 matches and Gauff didn’t have to do much to derail Iga A moment captured by the camera three games into the second set showed how much the situation seemed to be weighing on Swatek: She was fighting back tears during the changeover.  It has been a below-par season for Swiatek She has not won a title this year heading into her favorite slam She also had a difficult time in her previous round against yet another American who handed Swiatek her first bagel in years giving her a shot at the Madrid title and positioning herself among the French Open favorites.  the semifinal turned out to be one of Swiatek's worst matches signalling a need to get back to the drawing board as Roland Garros looms ATP star Casper Rudd offered words of encouragement for Swiatek the duo faced Victoria Azarenka and Ashlyn Krueger in the women's doubles quarterfinals the 21-year-old Georgia native found herself on the receiving end of "friendly fire" during the first set Montgomery accidentally hit Gauff in the back of the head with the ball as she served As nervous murmurs rolled through the crowd and both opponents approached the net out of concern Gauff quickly assured everyone she was fine “I’m good,” and continued with a smile Gauff even hugged her partner before continuing with the game a gesture that signaled there were no hard feelings and that she was in good spirits The sequence sparked laughter when the tennis star took to social media and expressed her take on the matter “Lolll thank God for my braids taking the most of the blow playfully joking about her lucky choice of hairstyle that day This reminded her fans of her resilience and good humor were among those caught up in the nationwide blackouts that struck Spain and Portugal on Monday Open champion shared her a glimpse into her experience being left in the dark Coco Gauff (USA) wipes her eye while leaving the court after her match against Magna Linette on 24th March 2025 “There’s literally no power,” she wrote in her post “I’m literally in the locker room right now there’s just one tiny emergency light right here I'll let you all know how it goes.” reacts during the women's singles final against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Juan Medina Coco Gauff’s Struggle for Consistency Exposed by Aryna Sabalenka Defeat in Madrid Open Final Coco Gauff faced a tough defeat against Aryna Sabalenka who secured her third clay-court title with a straight-sets victory Sabalenka’s dominance in the match highlighted Gauff’s ongoing battle for consistency on the court Despite kickstarting her 2025 season impressively by winning the United Cup with Team USA Gauff’s journey to the Madrid Open final showcased her struggle to maintain a steady performance level Former World No.24 Annabel Croft emphasized the importance of consistency in Gauff’s game stating that the young star herself understands the need for continuous strong showings The match against Sabalenka marked Gauff’s first final of the season contrasting with Sabalenka’s remarkable track record of three titles already in the current season Sabalenka’s victory tied the head-to-head record with Gauff at 5-5 Sabalenka’s impressive win not only secured her third Madrid Open title but also positioned her as the second woman to claim victory at both the Miami Open and the Madrid Open in the same season struggled to maintain her momentum after a strong start to the season facing a series of early exits in tournaments The final against Sabalenka shed light on Gauff’s quest for stability and excellence in her performances a challenge that the young tennis sensation continues to navigate as she strives for greater success on the WTA tour While Gauff’s journey may have hit a roadblock in Madrid her resilience and determination are sure to fuel her drive for future triumphs on the international tennis stage Jack Draper Dominates ATP Masters 1000 Bonus Pool Leaving Carlos Alcaraz in His Dust In a thrilling turn of events in the tennis world Tennis Star Jannik Sinner Shocks Fans with Relationship Announcement Amid Scandalous Photos with Russian Model Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner has set tongues wagging with a surprising relationship.. 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Receives Heartwarming Olympics Tribute In a dazzling display of skill and determination Naomi Osaka secured her first title in four years at.. © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports The top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka defeated No After dropping the first set in 35 minutes Gauff battled back and had opportunities to win the 64-minute second set Gauff was unable to capitalize on her service games paving the way for Sabalanka's victory Coco clawing her way back 🐆Gauff gets the first break of set #2! #MMOpen pic.twitter.com/d7BZhgqAsR winning points on 68% and 75% of her first and second serves winning points on 57% and 53% of her first and second serves Sabalenka tallied two aces and two double faults to Gauff's two aces and eight double faults Sabalenka was 4/13 in break point opportunities to Gauff's 2/3 on break points Coco extends her lead in the second set to 5-3 ‼️@CocoGauff | #MMOPEN pic.twitter.com/JCjopmUNQ8 She said the Madrid Open was one of her favorite tournaments I can be back in this position next year and have a chance to fight for the bigger trophy." Sabalenka congratulated Gauff on a strong week "I'm pretty sure we'll play many more times in the finals I hope I'm gonna get all of them (laughs) Aryna continues to rewrite the record books ✍️Her third #MMOpen title 🏆 ties Petra Kvitova for the most women's singles wins in tournament history. pic.twitter.com/AMw1kN85Jc Sabalenka wins her third title of the year (first on clay) and improves to 31-5 She is 6-0 against top-ten players this year with losing a set Sabalenka has now won Madrid three times (tying Petra Kvitová's record) and becomes the first player since Serena Williams to win Miami and Madrid in the same year "It's so enjoyable playing in front of you, and I'm super happy I was able to win this year" ☺️ Aryna Sabalenka lifts her record-tying third #MMOpen title 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Km0YtlnPw7 She is now 19-7 and hitting her stride at the right time of clay court season Both players will have very little rest as they will compete in the Italian Open this week in Rome the clay court season culminates in the second Grand Slam of the season at Roland Garros Stay locked into Sports Illustrated's Serve On SI for all of your tennis news from the court and beyond Naomi Osaka is one match away from winning the WTA 125 Saint-Malo. New Balance unveils Coco Gauff's tennis shoes for Roland Garros. The ASICS x A.P.C. collaboration is taking over the Madrid Open. Jannik Sinner appears to have a new girlfriend. Nick Kyrgios implied he is playing in the 2025 French Open but is not on the entry list. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER the brand is unveiling a special edition of the Coco CG2 the latest version of Coco Gauff’s signature tennis shoe the Grey Day model features a pale blue grey color over the New Balance logo and outsole against the cream of the rest of the shoe in place of the CG2's latest green and white colorway The contrast between the softer blue grey and the lightness of the cream offset the harsh reds of clay courts ensuring the shoe will stand out at Roland-Garros Coco Gauff's CG2 for New Balance's Grey Days celebrations / New BalanceThe special edition shoe is a part of New Balance's Grey Days celebrations Grey Days is a long tribute to the timeless quality of the brand's lasting legacy in its signature color: grey New Balance introduced the color in the 1980s as a part of its quest to create the superior running shoe Grey was the defining color given the concrete pavement and asphalt roads that served as a background for many runners eliminating the ragged look of white running shoes after they've hit the streets And while the brand's styles evolved to embrace modern technology and creative innovation the color continues to represent New Balance's style legacy The month-long event will bring together the brand's ambassadors and athletes for a variety of special-edition products and stories that embrace the meaning of the color grey New Balance will launch the shade across 21 footwear styles and 11 apparel designs throughout May ranging from all-time classics to modern favorites / New BalanceThe CG2 introduces a mid-cut silhouette non-traditional look that differenciates it from the typical tennis shoe The shoe is designed to improve court-ready performance while elevating the creative vision of Gauff's signature model The shoe's dual-density FuelCell midsole not only provides exceptional cushioning but it also grants energy returns to assist a player's response when recovering to the baseline ensuring the shoe meets the demands of every aspect of the game This is the second time Gauff will bring the Grey Day celebration to grand slam tennis. The Coco CG2 ($160) is currently available in multiple colorways on newbalance.com Follow Sports Illustrated's Serve On SI for all your tennis news from the court and beyond Lorenzo Musetti Debuts New ASICS x A.P.C. Kit at Madrid Open. Leylah Fernandez is the face of lululemon's new tennis collection for the clay court season. Coco Gauff Unveils Upcoming New Balance x Miu Miu Collaboration. Coco Gauff and New Balance are launching a new tennis shoe aimed at growing the sport. Daniil Medvedev's Lacoste outfit for the 2025 French Open is available online now. MEGHA GUPTAMegha Gupta is a multimedia journalist studying at Columbia University. She has a passion for exploring the intersections of fashion, culture, and sports, and previously covered the 2024 Paris Olympics at NBC Sports. World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and World No.4 Coco Gauff are set to compete in the Mutua Madrid Open women’s singles final with Gauff leading the head-to-head 5-4 and also winning the last time they met When two of the best players in the world meet in the finals Five of their nine matches have gone three sets Aryna Sabalenka has been the image of consistency on the WTA Tour as she is in her fourth consecutive final of this season This is also her third consecutive Madrid Open final and fourth overall Sabalenka has had some dips in her matches here in Madrid She hasn’t been serving that well and has been broken 11 times in the tournament Her willpower throughout the tournament has been admirable as always Gauff has always troubled her and she must play at her best to win the title for the third time The high altitude and quick clay conditions favor aggressive play which is the main reason behind Sabalenka’s success in Madrid She has the perfect game style to flourish in these conditions and she must take advantage by bringing the best out of her strengths–serve and forehand and that is only possible when she makes a high percentage of first serves and finishes the points quickly Gauff will experience pressure on her delivery if she continues to check off her service games She must target Gauff’s forehand with depth and force errors or weak replies Sabalenka’s best chance to win here is in straight sets as Gauff will have more energy and stamina if it goes the distance The Belarusian player has to put constant pressure on Gauff’s second serve even step inside the baseline and attack it every time Make her double fault and win those free points so it won’t be easy for Gauff to return the favor Coco Gauff has found some of her best level this week and her movement and stamina have been on another level She demolished Iga Swiatek in the semifinals and will arrive in this match full of confidence and she will look to win her first clay title in four years Gauff will move to #2 in the rankings on Monday if she wins the final Sabalenka has always been a good matchup for Gauff and she won their only previous meeting on clay Gauff does a great job of absorbing Sabalenka’s power and it should be slightly easier to do on clay She will need to become a wall and extend rallies by redirecting pace using her great backhand This can force Sabalenka into over-hitting and make errors Gauff didn’t face a single break point against Swiatek The American will need to have another serving masterclass or close to it Making more first serves is the greatest approach for her to safeguard her second serve This will also help her keep being aggressive and not play on Sabalenka’s terms every time to counter Sabalenka’s aggressive return position Gauff has an incredible 9-1 win-loss record in finals Sabalenka is 9-9 in finals since the start of 2023 and 2-3 this season This record might play a role in this match for Sabalenka Gauff has to ensure she takes advantage of any mental lapses from her opponent Main Photo Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports Qinwen Zheng looked a shadow of herself against Anastasia Potatpova A 6-4 6-4 loss sent the World #8 home early; a ATP Masters 1000 Rome 1/64-Finals Lehecka – Muller: Time TBA H2H: 2-0 Jiri Lehecka has lost four of his last five matches Last Word On Sports is back with more action in our best bets column Coco Gauff handed Iga Swiatek one of the most one-sided defeats of the Pole’s career as the American stormed into her first-ever Madrid Open final In an astonishing contest inside the Caja Magica, Gauff just dropped just two points behind her first serve and broke an erratic Swiatek five times on her way to a 6-1 Swiatek once had a commanding 11-1 lead in the head-to-head between the two women though Gauff now appears to be turning the tables with three straight wins Gauff beat Swiatek in the round-robin stage of the 2024 WTA Finals and the final of the United Cup back in January before Thursday’s lopsided affair in the Spanish capital “I think I was aggressive and played with margin,” said Gauff in her post-match interview “Maybe it wasn’t her [Swiatek’s] best level today but I kind of forced her into some awkward positions “Especially when you’re playing someone like Iga you know at any moment she could come back and play great tennis it was just making sure my level stayed the same “I knew in that second set I had to raise it [my level] so I’m really happy with how I played.” Casper Ruud matches stunning Rafael Nadal feat with Madrid Open quarter-final triumph Lorenzo Musetti achieves major rankings breakthrough with Madrid Open run The American previously reached the final of the 2023 Cincinnati Open and 2024 China Open is now the third-youngest player to reach WTA 1000 finals on clay and hard courts since the format was revamped in 2009 The world No 4 has also now handed Swiatek one of her worst-ever WTA Tour losses and her second-worst loss on clay in terms of games lost Swiatek’s worst ever defeat on the dirt came when she was an 18-year-old back at the 2019 French Open 6-0 to former world No 1 Simona Halep in the fourth round Gauff is now just the second player to drop fewer than five games on the clay against the Pole who has dominated on the clay in recent years the world No 2 has now failed to reach a final since lifting the 2024 French Open final and has lost her last six semi-finals on WTA Tour-level will now have to complete a significant reset ahead of the Italian Open in Rome Gauff will await to see whether she faces world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka or Elina Svitolina in Saturday’s final she will move above Swiatek and return to her career-high of world No 2 in the WTA Rankings Read Next: WATCH: Aryna Sabalenka’s rival says she ‘is never winning a sportsman award’ after Madrid Open controversy Sidewalk Robot Delivery LaunchNew integration introduces robot deliveries for DoorDash customers in Los Angeles and Chicago DoorDash, a leading local commerce platform globally and Coco Robotics today announced an expansion of their partnership to offer sidewalk robot delivery for DoorDash customers in select U.S This builds on an existing pilot program with Wolt—DoorDash’s international arm—where Coco robots have been making deliveries in Helsinki since earlier this year rollout is now live in Los Angeles and Chicago where eligible customers can see the availability of Coco’s fleet of emissions-free sidewalk robots and may have one assigned to their order from nearly 600 participating merchants through the DoorDash app Coco completed over 100,000 deliveries for DoorDash customers This expanded partnership reinforces DoorDash’s ongoing commitment to advancing last-mile logistics by building the most efficient and scalable multi-modal delivery platform “Not every delivery needs a 2-ton car just to deliver two chicken sandwiches,” said Harrison Shih “We believe the future of delivery will be multi-modal and we’re thrilled to partner with Coco to expand sidewalk robot deliveries that complement the Dasher network as we continue to enhance the DoorDash experience for customers and merchants.” Robot delivery is part of DoorDash’s broader global multi-modal delivery platform strategy — integrating Dashers and autonomous robots to meet increasing demand while lowering costs and emissions “We’re excited to expand our partnership with DoorDash combining Coco’s AI robocourier platform with DoorDash's national scale and reach,” said Zach Rash “This collaboration marks an important step forward in reshaping urban delivery in the US to offer merchants and customers a reliable “Partnering with Coco and DoorDash has allowed us to consistently deliver fresh food to our customers on time,” said Eric Dela Cruz owner of Main Chick Hot Chicken in Los Angeles “We worked with Coco to establish a ‘taxi line’ of robots so we can get food out to our customers faster The improved operational efficiency translates directly into happier guests and stronger repeat business We’re excited about what this partnership means for our growth.” Coco has been operating in Los Angeles since 2020 and recently launched in Chicago Coco has a fleet of over 1,000 emissions-free delivery robots By leveraging a multi-modal approach that integrates Dashers and drones into DoorDash’s logistics network the goal is to ensure the most effective fulfillment method for every order while driving increased demand for local merchants and creating more earning opportunities for Dashers To learn more about DoorDash Labs and its latest advancements, visit the DoorDash blog here The latest showdown between Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek is set A rallying 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory for Swiatek over Madison Keys powered the world No 2 into the Madrid Open semi-final, where world No 4 Gauff awaits after a 7-5 It will be the 15th meeting between the two Grand Slam champions and while Swiatek has a comfortable head-to-head lead The American trails 3-11 in their head-to-head but has won the last two times the pair have met beating the Pole in the 2024 WTA Finals and at the United Cup back in January Swiatek will be determined to regain full control of their rivalry and ultimately reach a third straight Madrid Open final with the second seed looking to defend her title in the Caja Magica there is more than just a place in the final at stake with this semi-final proving crucial when it comes to the WTA Rankings The 9 women to bagel Iga Swiatek: Madison Keys the first since 2021 Aryna Sabalenka’s impressive Madrid Open record that only Serena Williams can beat comfortably ahead of world No 3 Jessica Pegula and world No 4 Gauff with 1,000 ranking points to defend as the defending champion there was plenty of pressure on the five-time champion coming into Madrid Gauff only had fourth-round points to defend while Pegula had no points to defend having skipped the event due to injury back in 2024 both US stars could have moved above Swiatek in the WTA Rankings though that possibility has now been ruled out Pegula was unexpectedly beaten in round three by Moyuka Uchijima and will hold 6,273 ranking points come next Monday (May 5) Gauff’s quarter-final victory over Andreeva has boosted her haul of ranking points by 270 That means Gauff is guaranteed to be back as the US No 1 come next Monday’s ranking update no matter how she fares throughout the rest of the tournament Swiatek is still dropping 610 points and falling to 6,773 though she remains as the world No 2 for now Gauff was briefly ranked as the world No 2 last summer and the equation for her to return to that ranking in Madrid is quite simple To overtake Swiatek in the rankings next week she needs to win the title; if she does not do that If Gauff were to win her semi-final against Swiatek she would hold 6,603 ranking points – though that would not be enough to overtake her rival ahead of Swiatek’s total of 6,773 after a hypothetical semi-final loss Swiatek can guarantee she stays at world No 2 with victory in the semi-final The Pole will hold 7,033 points if she finishes the tournament as the runner-up and 7,383 points – her current tally – if she successfully defends her title she will remain well behind world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka who holds 10,333 points ahead of her quarter-final – and would hold a staggering 11,118 points if she were to win the title Read Next: 5 sublime Iga Swiatek stats as she reaches Madrid Open semi-finals: ft. Serena Williams & Steffi Graf The world number one emerges as the favorite despite a muddy battle to claim victory at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 it was Aryna Sabalenka who emerged victorious The Belarusian won the mental battle against Coco Gauff with a final score of 6-3 7-6(3) in 1 hour and 41 minutes of play to claim the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 and firmly position herself as one of the favorites on this clay court swing Aryna's powerful reality suddenly struck Coco who spiraled downhill with multiple discouraging double faults The Magic Box Arena was supportive of the American Inconsistent serving tainted Sabalenka's game the final became more open for Gauff as she gained confidence with each point The lack of consistency and rhythm in the exchanges cast a grey cloud over the sunny Manolo Santana Court with both players frustrated by their performance for a good part of the first set and although Coco was not far from leveling the set Sabalenka secured the first set in just over half an hour From the American's more fragile version emerged an opportunity that Coco seized Gauff pressured in return games to unsettle Sabalenka the American shut the door on her opponent in each game although she did not escape moments of struggle With double faults and a faulty touch on the ball Coco's frustrations transferred to Aryna's racquet Despite some ups and downs for the world number one Sabalenka managed to step up in the crucial moments to extend the second set Nerves and tension continuously shifted back and forth across the net Although it seemed like Sabalenka's frustration transformed into focus the world number one smiled for the first time in the entire match when the chair umpire announced the final score showcasing her mental strength despite uncertainties in her game This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka se come al Coco but some people have some thoughts about the way her label is promoting her music including “The Breakfast Club” host Charlamagne tha God Jones was a guest on the latest episode to promote her record “Why Not More?” Charlamagne chimed in with his opinion on Def Jam and how they’re handling her rollout going so far to say that the label “doesn’t care” about Jones we should cancel the interview because it’s not fair to you as an artist and not fair to us as hosts.’” Considering when the show begins every morning the late delivery gave the hosts no time to prepare to give Jones a proper interview who got time to listen to the album?” Jones responded respectfully saying that she “hears” what he is saying and that she wants the hosts to eventually listen to it “I’m going on tour right after I drop this album so I still wanna talk about it and ya’ll can listen to it when you get to listen to it.” Jones doubled down and said that she “loves” her label and has to stick up for her team despite Charlamagne continually pushing back “They didn’t send the album until 7:44 this morning a lot of people had thoughts about both Def Jam and how Charlamagne handled the situation “I’m enjoying this Breakfast Club interview with Coco Jones I can feel her discomfort from Charlamagne’s comments about Def Jam [sort of] dropping the ball on a few things Labels REALLY need to do better with their talent.” Another user wrote that Coco “navigated this gracefully.” Other users were more critical of Charlamagne One person wrote that perhaps he could have “prepared her for this” or mentioned the label issue during a commercial “It’s super weird to do this to her live on air,” the post continued he would’ve just allowed HER to talk about HER album and other things she’s working on and still have a successful show “I agree with Charlamagne but he coulda spoke to Coco Jones off air.” “While the film is just in the initial stages “And we can’t wait to share more soon.” Disney and Pixar’s Coco introduced Miguel, a 12-year-old who dreamed of becoming a musician despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, who ventures to the vibrant Land of the Dead to unlock the real story behind his family history. Coco won two Academy Awards for best animated feature and best original song (“Remember Me”) The film also won a Golden Globe® for best motion picture–animated and critics’ choice awards for best animated feature and best song (“Remember Me”) Coco Gauff is finding her feet on the clay courts of Madrid - and the streets of the Spanish capital as well The American reached the last four of the Madrid Open for the first time with victory over Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva to set up a meeting with familiar adversary Iga Swiatek on Thursday Gauff is chasing her first final in Madrid her first clay court singles final since 2022 - when she was beaten by Swiatek in the French Open final - and her first singles clay court title since Rome in 2011 The 21-year-old has not reached a final since she won the WTA Finals in 2024 but a return to form in Madrid has seen her reach the last four of a tournament for the first time this season It is a run that could yield more than just the title and asked to rate her performance out of 10 "Probably a nine," she said in her on court interview - although her experiences during Monday's power cut took centre stage "I was stuck here! The traffic lights weren't working and the transportation were telling us it wasn't safe. "Once the police got on the road to direct traffic it took two hours to go four miles and then we got out and walked the last mile. "The day went pretty fast between waiting here, spending the day in the dark and then around 9pm the power came on - but then it was time to turn off the lights and go to sleep." Gauff could overtake her former doubles partner as the American No 1 if she reaches the final However Swiatek's run to the last four means Gauff's hopes of returning to World No 2 are on hold - for now - but should she lift the title at the weekend it would be her first singles title on clay since 2021 Teenage star Andreeva has enjoyed a record-breaking year and the early signs were of a hard-fought contest but Gauff eventually ran away with the second set for a 7-5 6-1 victory "I played really well today and I was able to stay composed when facing set points "I had a tough match in the first round and even though it was tough it prepped me and hopefully I can keep going all the way to the end." The pair had met twice in 2023, at the French Open and US Open but Andreeva - who turned 18 on Tuesday - is a different proposition this year after titles in Dubai and Indian Wells Gauff was broken in the opening game of the match but hit back immediately in an epic second game that set the tone for the rest of the first set Gauff saved set points and wrestled control by winning the last three games and 13 of the last 15 points to take the first set 7-5 Swiatek will provide the opposition for Gauff who has improved against the Pole by winning their last two meetings but she remains a nemesis particularly on clay Gauff lost her first seven matches to Swiatek but won their last meeting at the United Cup earlier this year and beat her on the way to the WTA Finals title last year However Swiatek is a formidable opponent on the clay courts winning on all five occasions the pair have met on the red dirt Swiatek is a four-time French Open champion winning at Roland Garros for the last three years and on every occasion during that run she has beaten Gauff on route to the final This year the 23-year-old has not been as dominant as last year and like Gauff is yet to win a title in 2025 Victory in Paris last year secured her fourth French Open title but she has not been at her best although the return to clay looks to have kickstarted her year A stunning 19-match winning featured two wins over the American and took her to successive titles in Madrid Discover her schedule and how to watch the action live Having not played since her round of 16 exit at the Miami Open three weeks ago the American has dropped down one place in the WTA rankings to world number four The 21-year-old Gauff’s sole title this season came in another WTA 500 tournament, the United Cup at the start of 2025. Gauff’s next trophy would be her 10th career singles title, having only lost one of the finals she has reached. Here is how to watch Gauff in action this week at the Porsche Grand Prix. The 2025 Porsche Grand Prix will be shown on Tennis Channel in the USA while fans in Germany can see the action across Sky and selected matches on Eurosport and DAZN BeIN Sports will broadcast the Stuttgart Open in Australia which is also available to watch on DAZN in Canada and Sky Sports in the UK and Italy MADRID — Coco Gauff overpowered defending champion Iga Swiatek 6-1 6-1 to reach the Madrid Open singles final for the first time Gauff broke Swiatek’s serve three times in the first set and twice in the second to cruise to a 64-minute semifinal victory over the second-ranked Swiatek at the clay-court tournament “The mentality that I had in the whole match was aggressive,” the fourth-ranked Gauff said Gauff will face either top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka or Elina Svitolina in the final Casper Ruud advanced by defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3 “I looked at our stats last night and saw he beat me on grass “I tried to use the surface to my advantage I was impressed with Daniil’s ability to produce power here on clay.” who rallied to defeat teenager Jakub Mensik 3-6 Cerundolo had beaten top-seeded Alexander Zverev in the previous round The Madrid Open was disrupted because of the major blackout that brought Spain and Portugal to a standstill More than 20 matches had to be postponed at the Caja Magica tennis complex creating a packed schedule the rest of the week A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome