Updated On: 09 May, 2021 01:13 PM IST | Madrid | IANS
But Sabalenka, one of the biggest hitters on tour, powered her way through the final three games for a 6-0 3-6 6-4 triumph and a 10th career title.

Belarus` Aryna Sabalenka (L) poses with her trophy after beating Australia`s Ashleigh Barty (R) during their 2021 WTA Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament singles final match at the Caja Magica in Madrid. Pic/AFP
Aryna Sabalenka turned the tables on world No.1 Ashleigh Barty to win the Madrid Open title.
Two weeks ago, Barty came from a set down to defeat Sabalenka in the final of the WTA event in Stuttgart, and it looked as if history would repeat itself when the Australian assumed the momentum going into the deciding set here, DPA reports.