Madison Keys, 29, triumphed over defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set match to secure her first Grand Slam victory at the Australian Open. Keys overcame immense pressure to win the deciding set 7-5, becoming the first woman since Serena Williams in 2005 to defeat both the World No.1 and World No.2 en route to a Grand Slam title.
The 29-year-old won her first major of the year after overcoming defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to win the first major of her career.on Thursday and the tears flowed once more after breaking Aryna Sabalenka late in the deciding set to win the match and title.
Nevertheless, the World No.14 fought back to win the deciding set 7-5 as she blasted a forehand that would see her become champion in Melbourne. Keys is also the first woman to do at a Grand Slam ever since 2009 when Svetlana Kuznetsova won the 2009 French Open.All you need to know about 2025 Australian Open men's final as Sinner takes on ZverevThe 26-year-old was bidding to become the first woman to win three consecutive titles in Melbourne since Martina Higgins between 1997-1999.
"First of all, Madison, wow. What a tournament. You have been fighting really hard to get this trophy, you have been playing unbelievable tennis," Sabalenka said in her runner-up speech."First of all, Aryna. I am glad I finally got you back. Congratulations to you and your team for an incredible run," Keys said in her winner's speech after the match.
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