Tennis update: Sabalenka Beats Svitolina to Reach Madrid Open Final

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-5 to reach the Madrid Open final. Get the latest tennis news.

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-5, advancing to her fourth Madrid Open final. The world number one dominated the early stages, winning four of the first five games, and secured a second break of serve to take the opening set.

Sabalenka maintained her momentum into the second set, though Svitolina pushed her to the limit. The Ukrainian's 11-match winning streak on clay came to an end against the Belarusian's powerful serve and precise shots. Sabalenka's experience and skill ultimately paid off, earning her a spot in the final against the winner of the Coco Gauff-Iga Swiatek match.

The Belarusian took control in the second set, leading 4-2, but her momentum was disrupted when she was broken while serving for the match. However, she quickly regained her composure and broke back to restore her advantage.

With renewed momentum, the Belarusian closed out the match at the second attempt, securing a hard-fought victory.

Aryna Sabalenka's victory marked the end of Elina Svitolina's impressive 11-match winning streak, during which the Ukrainian hadn't dropped a set. Sabalenka's win also highlighted her dominance this season, with 30 match victories under her belt.

Sabalenka will face Coco Gauff in the final, having reached her fourth Madrid Open final in five years. She'll look to add to her titles in 2021 and 2023 after losing to Iga Swiatek last year. Gauff earned her spot in the final by defeating Swiatek in their semifinal match.