Madison Keys Wins First Grand Slam, Defeating Aryna Sabalenka in Australian Open Final

The American triumphed in a thrilling three-set match, denying Sabalenka a historic third consecutive title in Melbourne.

Madison Keys, ranked 14th at the start of the tournament, claimed her first Grand Slam title with a 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 victory over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, was aiming to become the first woman since Martina Hingis in 1999 to win three consecutive Australian Open titles.
Keys credited her victory to lessons learned from her previous Grand Slam final loss in 2017, maintaining composure throughout the high-pressure match.
Sabalenka acknowledged her frustration with her performance, particularly her slow start and tactical missteps, but vowed to return stronger next year.
The win propels Keys to a career-high ranking of world No. 7, while Sabalenka praised her opponent's performance and resilience on the court.