American tennis player Madison Keys has won her first Grand Slam title at the 2025 Australian Open, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling final. Keys, who was seeded 19th, triumphed 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, ending her 46-attempt wait for a major championship. Sabalenka, aiming for a third consecutive Australian Open victory, was left stunned by Keys' dominant start and could not recover from the early setback. Keys' victory marks a significant milestone in her career and cements her place among the elite players in women's tennis.
Madison Keys finally won a grand slam title at the 46th attempt Madison Keys won her first tennis grand slam at the 2025 Australian Open with a thrilling underdog victory over world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka . The American – competing in only her second grand slam final and first since 2017 – defeated the No.1 seed who was aiming to win a third straight title in Melbourne on Saturday.
Aryna Sabalenka was aiming to win a third straight Australian Open title Emotions bubbled over immediately after the winning point, as Sabalenka furiously smashed her racket to pieces and buried her head in her towel before quickly leaving the court. Keys, who was seeded 19th meanwhile could not hide her excitement and delight, finally tasting victory at her 46th grand slam appearance – the third longest wait for a championship title in the Open Era.
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