Australian Open women’s champion Madison Keys has returned to her career-best ranking and joins three other American women in the WTA top 10, while men’s champion Jannik Sinner maintained his significant lead atop the ATP list.

Madison Keys of the United States has upset two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final.

Aryna Sabalenka saw her two-year reign at the Australian Open end after losing to Madison Keys in the final – and she didn’t take it well.

Madison Keys — using a mix of solid serves, power and defense — upset two-time defending champion and top seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to win the Australian Open on Saturday, giving the 29-year-old American her first Grand Slam title in 46 tries.

Madison Keys has learnt plenty since her last, and first, grand slam final – mainly to embrace the prospect of being “uncomfortable 99 per cent of the time”.

After being wiped out in her first grand slam final, Madison Keys feared she may never have another chance. Against Aryna Sabalenka, she made sure to take every one she got.

Aryna Sabalenka is aiming for a historic three-peat at Melbourne Park. Will Madison Keys stop her with the feel good story of the tournament?

Madison Keys out to unlock secret of grand slam success in Australian Open final - Keys will try to end Aryna Sabalenka’s winning run at Melbourne Park after upsetting Iga Swiatek.

Sabalenka is chasing a historic third consecutive Australian Open title, a feat that would place her among tennis legends like Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Steffi Graf, Monica Seles.

Madison Keys claimed her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, defeating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling final. Ke

Aryna Sabalenka will be aiming for her third consecutive Australian Open title, while Madison Keys is on a determined path to claim her maiden Grand Slam victory. Check how to watch the Aryna Sabalenka Vs Madison Keys,

Inspiration from opponent Aryna Sabalenka and a willingness to embrace change have carried Madison Keys to the brink of a long-awaited first grand slam title.