Madison Keys Wins First Grand Slam Title at Australian Open

Madison Keys triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set match to claim her first Grand Slam title at the 2025 Australian Open, winning 6-3, 2-6, 7-5. This victory marked a significant comeback for Keys, who had previously lost to Sabalenka in two prior major encounters, and she expressed her long-held desire to win a Grand Slam after her earlier defeat in the 2017 US Open final. Following the match, Keys received widespread praise from fellow players, including Coco Gauff and Sloane Stephens, who celebrated her achievement. Notably, Keys became the first woman since Svetlana Kuznetsova in 2009 to defeat the top two players in the world to win a Grand Slam. Despite the loss, Sabalenka displayed sportsmanship, acknowledging Keys' performance with grace. The match underscored a remarkable start to the 2025 season for Keys, who had already secured a title in Adelaide prior to the Australian Open.