Ashleigh Barty vs Aryna Sabalenka • Madrid 2021

Can't see Aryna not winning slams. She's only going to improve.

Aryna is so much more than pure power. She has reminded me of 2013/15 Serena the way she's been playing this tournament. Power, yes, of course, but so much more than that. She's the real deal, and has added so much to her game this last year. I think she can become a very dominant force over the next decade. I really love her game. Reminds me of Lindsey Davenport, but with better movement. However, Barty is a master tactician and is becoming a tennis genius, she too can be one of a small number who I think could dominate through the rest of 2020s decade. I don't see the playing field remaining so open in thw women's game, going forward.
This is going to be a tougher test for Ash than even Stuttgart was in my opinion. It's hopefully going to be an amazing match and although my heart says Barty, I'm thinking it might well be revenge for Saba. 3 tight sets. Can't wait!

Sabalenka does not have the titles to justify that statement

Ash just being a pesky fly circling Aryna now. Waiting for the swat. Ash will need more maneuvers to out smart Aryna. The belief in Aryna is 💪 strong.

There's that finesse.

Ash's resolve is astounding.

Me too Aladdin.

Lets go Ash 💙🙌🏻
For the win and the fourth title of the year!!

The 1st set bagel could be a double edge sword.

Outwardly anyway.

It's all understated too. Which almost makes it unbelievable.

Queen of 3 set matches. Hope it stays true today.

Just a bit of info, they'll still be holding Queens, even if it's behind closed doors in 2021

A well executed championship.

Wow! Props to Aryna. She really played some unstoppable tennis at the end there!

She powered through. Getting more and more comfortable holding trophies.

Congrats & well played Aryna 🇧🇾👏👏👌, a nice 6pts for me👍

Ash has won 11 titles @Andi , TT hasn’t updated

Easy to make, not your fault

Hoping for an Aryna win to cap this off.

Aryna has improved her game since the
Stuttgart Final.

So maybe Aryna will be too strong for Ash this time.

Aryna in 2
If it goes 3 it's Ash Time

Sabalenka for the win 💯💲💲

I agree Andi Soshal.

Hope Aryna plays the same fearless tennis that got her here.
I'm sure she will.
Just needs to be lucky injury wise where she wasn't in Stuttgart.

But IF Ash wins 1st set it's over in my eyes.
Aryna needs the 1st set.
Aryna' power game is supposed to give her a head start, which means 1st set.
If she loses that, Ash will be floating on confidence to a straight sets win.

Power with Finesse [80/20]
Vs
Finesse with Power [60/40]

Aryna will need a bit of luck against the Clay Queen.

Aryna's 🇧🇾, power should enable her to overcome Ashleigh 🇦🇺, today in a possible 3 setter, especially If Ashleigh wins 1st.

Oh such anticipation. The women have not failed to entertain and bring the goods. I hope this is an "edge of your seat" match.

First set is more important for Aryna

Saba revenge in full effect

Wind is really affecting Ash' slice badly.

Outrageous play! She's a force to be reckoned with. Ash looks lost.

Was hoping for some competition. But this is a one-sided performance.