Madison Keys Wins First Grand Slam Title at Australian Open
Keys defeated defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic final, marking a career milestone after years of perseverance.
- Madison Keys claimed her maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set final.
- The victory propelled Keys to No. 7 in the WTA rankings, matching her career-high from 2016, and marked her first major win in 46 attempts.
- Keys credited her breakthrough to therapy, which helped her overcome mental blocks and self-doubt that had hindered her performance in high-pressure moments.
- Her husband and coach, Bjorn Fratangelo, played a pivotal role in refining her game, contributing to her recent success on the court.
- The final drew significant global viewership, with ESPN reporting a substantial increase in audience numbers compared to previous years.