Madison Keys, the 19th seed from the United States, defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic Australian Open women’s final on Saturday, clinching victory with a 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 scoreline.
Sabalenka, ranked world number one and the favorite heading into the Melbourne showdown, struggled to match Keys’ intensity in the opening set.
The American showcased her determination to claim her maiden Grand Slam title, wrapping up the set in just 35 minutes.
The match, played on January 25, 2025, saw Keys aggressively return serves and maintain a commanding presence against Sabalenka, who represents Belarus.
The victory also ended Sabalenka’s quest to make history as the first woman in 26 years to win three consecutive Melbourne Park singles crowns.