<p>Aryna Sabalenka swept into the Madrid Open final by beating Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-5 in straight sets.</p>
<p>The World No.1 also ended the Ukrainian&rsquo;s nine match unbeaten run on clay courts this season.</p>
<p>Svitolina had not dropped a single set during her dominance on clay, but the Belarusian proved too tough an opponent to overcome.</p>
<p>Sabalenka won four of the first five games and a second break of serve was enough to pocket the opening set. She led 4-2 in the second set, but was broken when serving for the match a few games later.&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, Sabalenka responded right away with another break before sewing up victory at the second attempt.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sabalenka is the first WTA player to win 30 matches this season and is through to her fourth Madrid Open final in five years &mdash; she won the tournament in 2021 and 2023 before losing to Iga Swiatek last year.</p>
<p>Sabalenka will face United States&rsquo; Coco Gauff in the final today.</p>
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