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.

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.

Coco Gauff absolutely thought she could have done better in some areas during the Madrid Open final as the American acknowledged that she wasn't the happiest with her serve percentage. Bidding for her first title of the year, the 21-year-old fell short after Aryna Sabalenka handed her a 6-3 7-6 (3) defeat.