Coco Gauff was utterly dominant as she dispatched defending champion Iga Świątek 6-1, 6-1 in just 64 minutes to reach the Madrid Open final, handing the five-time grand slam champion one of the worst defeats of her career.

Because of its altitude and conditions, Madrid has one of the fastest clay courts on the Tour. And it is safe to say that the Belarusian tennis star thrives in those conditions since she has made four finals at Caja Magica since 2021 and won three titles.

Coco Gauff remained positive after falling to Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets at the Madrid Open final Saturday, calling the performance a “step in the right direction” as she continues her 2025 campaign.