Madison Keys won an Australian Open classic to reach the final against Aryna Sabalenka, defeating Iga Swiatek in a third-set tiebreak. The American has only played a Grand Slam final once before in her career, at the 2017 US Open, but is up against Sabalenka who has won the last two titles in Melbourne.
After being wiped out in her first grand slam final, Madison Keys feared she may never have another chance. Against Aryna Sabalenka, she made sure to take every one she got.
Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys, both on 11-match winning streaks, will face off in the 2025 Australian Open women's singles final. Sabalenka aims for a historic three-peat and fourth Grand Slam title,
Almost two weeks ago 128 women commenced their Australian Open 2025 campaign in hopes of being crowned as the queen of Melbourne. The field has been narrowed down after a ton of intense battles.
American underdog Madison Keys finally got her hands on a Grand Slam trophy after holding off defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open women 39;s title .
Inspiration from opponent Aryna Sabalenka and a willingness to embrace change have carried Madison Keys to the brink of a long-awaited first grand slam title.
Sabalenka was aiming to become the sixth woman in the Open Era to win three straight Australian Open titles, after Margaret Court (1969-1971), Evonne Goolagong (1974- 1976), Steffi Graf (1988-1990), Monica Seles (1991-1993) and Martina Hingis (1997-1999).
Sabalenka is chasing a historic third consecutive Australian Open title, a feat that would place her among tennis legends like Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Steffi Graf, Monica Seles.
Aryna Sabalenka will be aiming for her third consecutive Australian Open title, while Madison Keys is on a determined path to claim her maiden Grand Slam victory. Check how to watch the Aryna Sabalenka Vs Madison Keys,
Madison Keys won the first Grand Slam title of her career on Saturday, beating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the final of the 2025 Australian Open.
Madison Keys became the third American player to win a Grand Slam title this decade, joining Sofia Kenin at the 2020 Australian Open and Coco Gauff at the 2023 US Open.