Madison Keys Claims First Grand Slam Title at Australian Open
The 29-year-old American defeated World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic final, marking a career breakthrough after years of perseverance.
- Madison Keys won her maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, defeating defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in a thrilling final.
- The victory comes 15 years after Keys turned professional, overcoming injuries and mental hurdles to achieve this milestone at age 29.
- Keys credited therapy and her husband-coach Bjorn Fratangelo for helping her build the confidence and mental resilience needed to succeed at the highest level.
- Her Australian Open triumph boosted her ranking to World No. 7, tying her career-best position last achieved in 2016.
- The match garnered significant global attention, with record viewership spikes reported in the U.S., U.K., and Australia, underscoring the growing popularity of women’s tennis.