Aryna Sabalenka has etched her name alongside some of the greatest players in tennis history with her remarkable start to the 2025 season. After securing her third Madrid Open title, she became the fourth player in the last 40 years to win her first six completed matches against top-10 opponents in straight sets. This rare feat places her in the company of Martina Navratilova (1986), Steffi Graf (1994, 1995, 1996), and Serena Williams (2014).
Sabalenka’s dominance has been evident throughout the season, showcasing her ability to overpower elite competition with precision and confidence. Her aggressive baseline game and improved consistency have made her nearly unstoppable, reinforcing her status as the world number one.
Her latest triumph in Madrid further solidifies her position at the top, adding to an already impressive list of achievements in 2025. With her sights set on upcoming tournaments, Sabalenka continues to prove that she is not just a force in women’s tennis but a player capable of leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.
6/6 – Aryna Sabalenka is the 4th player in the last 40 years to win her first 6 seasonal completed meetings against top-10 in straight sets after Martina Navratilova (1986), Steffi Graf (1994, 1995, 1996) and Serena Williams (2014). Surfing.#MMOpen | @MutuaMadridOpen @WTA pic.twitter.com/xZ0wvBd88U
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) May 3, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka in 2025
LWWWWLWWWW Currently the world no.1, Aryna played her last match on the 3rd of May when she defeated world no.4 Cori Gauff 6-3 7-6(3) in the final in Madrid to win her 20th career title.
This season Sabalenka has managed to achieve a 31-5 record. Aryna conquered 3 titles in 2025 in Brisbane, Miami and Madrid. Aryna reached the final at the Australian Open, Indian Wells and Stuttgart.
