Sun May 04 17:10:00 UTC 2025: **Sabalenka Favored to Defeat Gauff in Mutua Madrid Open Final**
MADRID, SPAIN – World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will face Coco Gauff in the final of the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday, with a 12:30 p.m. ET start time. The match will be streamed live on TennisChannel.com.
Sabalenka, seeking her third Madrid Open title, is riding a wave of success following a near-perfect season. Her only significant setback was a loss in the Australian Open final. She has dominated the women’s game since winning the US Open in 2024.
Gauff, aiming for her first clay-court WTA 1000 title, is also in strong form. She impressively defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals with a 6-1, 6-1 victory. While Gauff holds a 5-4 head-to-head advantage over Sabalenka, including a win at the WTA Finals, Sabalenka’s power and consistent play throughout the tournament make her the betting favorite (-155 moneyline odds at BetMGM). Gauff is a +120 underdog.
“Obviously Aryna is world No. 1, so it would be cool to play her in the final and give myself that challenge,” Gauff commented on facing Sabalenka. The match is anticipated to be closely contested, with the high altitude potentially favoring Sabalenka’s powerful game.
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