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Madison Keys Stuns Iga Swiatek to Reach Australian Open Final Against Aryna Sabalenka

The 29-year-old American saves a match point to defeat the world No. 2 and will face the top-ranked Sabalenka in her second Grand Slam final.

  • Madison Keys, ranked 14th, defeated Iga Swiatek in a dramatic three-set semifinal at the Australian Open, saving a match point to secure a 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 victory.
  • This marks Keys' first Grand Slam final appearance in over seven years, following her 2017 US Open runner-up finish to Sloane Stephens.
  • Keys' victory over Swiatek is considered a major upset, as the Polish player had dominated earlier rounds, dropping only 14 games before their match.
  • Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 and two-time defending Australian Open champion, advanced to the final with a straight-sets win over Paula Badosa.
  • The final will feature Keys, who recently won the Adelaide International, against Sabalenka, who has defeated Keys in four of their five prior meetings.
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