Gauff takes plenty of positives from run to Madrid final
- Coco Gauff lost the Madrid Open final to top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets on Saturday at Caja Magica center court.
- Gauff reached the final after overcoming several opponents, including a commanding 6-1, 6-1 semifinal win over second-ranked Iga Swiatek.
- Despite her loss, Gauff expressed she felt tested during the tournament and saw the experience as a positive step toward future improvement.
- Gauff noted her first serve was a key weapon all week but wished she had served better in the final and said she "hates losing a lot, especially in finals."
- The loss marked only Gauff's second WTA final defeat, but she will become the top-ranked American woman next week, indicating continued career progress.
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Gauff Taking a Lot of Positives from Her Performance in Madrid Despite Loss to Sabalenka in Final
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Coco Gauff got past the disappointment of losing the Madrid Open final to Aryna Sabalenka and was celebrating a solid week that will make her the top-ranked American woman on Monday. Sports News | Gauff Taking a Lot of Positives from Her Performance in Madrid Despite Loss to Sabalenka in Final.

Gauff takes plenty of positives from run to Madrid final
MADRID — Coco Gauff got past the disappointment of losing the Madrid Open final to Aryna Sabalenka and was celebrating a solid week that will make her the top-ranked American woman on Monday.
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