Nadal’s aura, in a Sabalenka statistic in Madrid

ByDavid Mitchell
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Rafael Nadal He said goodbye last year of the Madrid Open But it is still present. As present as the aura of champion when crowning Aryna SabalenkaQueen for the third time in the Spanish capital.

The current leader of the WTA ranking managed to match the record of Petra Kvitova as the player with More titles in Madrid (2011, 2015, 2018) In four disputed finals, after losing in the decisive meeting in 2024 against IGA Swiatek (2nd).

Only Nadal (with five) has won more titles than her in the 1000 category tournament since the creation of the Male Tournament in 2002.

She is even the second player with three titles in two different WTA 1000 events since the introduction of the format in 2009 (Madrid and Wuhan), along with Serena Williams (Miami and Rome).

In addition, she is the first player who reaches the final of this tournament for three consecutive years and became the second player to win the title in Miami and Madrid during the same season after Serena Williams in 2013.

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David Mitchell
David Mitchell

As a passionate sports journalist with over a decade of experience, I strive to uncover the heart and soul behind every game. Supported by a dedicated team of fellow enthusiasts and storytellers, I am committed to delivering insightful and engaging content that connects fans worldwide. Together, we celebrate the victories, challenges, and unifying spirit of sports through every article we craft.