Keys beats Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to win the Australian Open!

Sabalenka 3-6, 6-2, 5-6 Keys* (*denotes server) Huge backhand winner from Keys! And Sabalenka then nets. The defending champion is on the ropes but she then follows it up with a fantastic forehand and the first championship point is saved. Can Keys do it one better? SHE CAN! Keys wins her maiden grand slam at the age of 29 with a stunning forehand winner!

Sabalenka looks so upset but she hugs Keys at the net. Both players are in tears now. Keys with tears of joy with her husband and coach and Sabalenka with tears of frustration. She absolutely obliterates her racquet to pieces before burying her head in her towel.

Madison Keys celebrates winning the Women’s final against Aryna Sabalenka.
Madison Keys celebrates winning the Women’s final against Aryna Sabalenka. Photograph: James Ross/AAP
Madison Keys (right) is congratulated by Aryna Sabalenka after her victory in the 2025 Australian Open women’s singles final.

Keys beats Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to win the Australian Open!

Sabalenka 3-6, 6-2, 5-6 Keys* (*denotes server) Huge backhand winner from Keys! And Sabalenka then nets. The defending champion is on the ropes but she then follows it up with a fantastic forehand and the first championship point is saved. Can Keys do it one better? SHE CAN! Keys wins her maiden grand slam at the age of 29 with a stunning forehand winner!

Sabalenka looks so upset but she hugs Keys at the net. Both players are in tears now. Keys with tears of joy with her husband and coach and Sabalenka with tears of frustration. She absolutely obliterates her racquet to pieces before burying her head in her towel.

Madison Keys celebrates winning the Women’s final against Aryna Sabalenka.
Madison Keys celebrates winning the Women’s final against Aryna Sabalenka. Photograph: James Ross/AAP
Madison Keys (right) is congratulated by Aryna Sabalenka after her victory in the 2025 Australian Open women’s singles final.