Aryna Sabalenka showcased resilience and determination as she overcame Elise Mertens in a hard-fought battle at the Madrid Open. The world number one secured a 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory, marking her ninth consecutive win against her former doubles partner.
After the match, Sabalenka admitted that she struggled in the opening set, feeling emotional and unable to find her rhythm. However, she was pleased with her ability to turn the match around, raising her level in the second and third sets to dominate the contest.
Sabalenka in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently the world no.1, Aryna has an overall 27-5 match record in 2025. The Belarussian is now playing in Madrid where she managed to beat the world no.76 Anna Blinkova 6-3 6-4
and the world no.26 Elise Mertens 3-6 6-2 6-1.Aryna Sabalenka will fight against the world no.44 Peyton Stearns in the 4th round. The head to head is 1-0 for Sabalenka.
Sabalenka has won 2 titles in 2025 in Brisbane and Miami. Sabalenka got to the final at the Australian Open, in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) and in Stuttgart (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix).
Aryna won 19 titles in her career: 15 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)