Aryna Sabalenka beat Peyton Stearns 7-5, 6-3 to continue her run in Madrid.
The first set was close, with Sabalenka edging it 7-5, and she followed it by taking control in the second to close out the match in straight sets.
The win makes it 13 in a row for Sabalenka, and seven straight in Madrid. She is a three-time champion at the event and has now reached the final four times. Her form this season has been strong, with a 24-1 record in 2026, building on her Sunshine Double earlier in the year.
After the match, she was asked about her new puppy, Ash.
“Ash is definitely the cutest dog that I ever had. We love him so much. He loves us so much. He loves everyone. I feel like he’s like the tour dog. He goes to the gym. He runs to the players. He gets his cuddles. I feel like it’s like a mental support for everyone.”
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