Overview

• 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.