The American won the first Grand Slam of her career with victory over Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open final in Melbourne.

Madison Keys has become the latest player to fall victim to an awkward chat with Australian Open host broadcasters Channel Nine. Earlier in the tournament, Novak Djokovic boycotted his on-court interview in response to “insulting and offensive comments” made by one of the channel’s presenters.

Madison Keys has won the Australian Open against the odds! She breaks Aryna Sabalenka in the final game of the match to wrap up a 6-3 2-6 7-5 victory. The 29-year-old bursts into tears almost immediately, falling into the arms of her husband in a touching scene.

An American woman is a champion once again. After having to face the two best players in the world -- Iga Switaek and Aryna Sabalenka -- Madison Keys has claimed her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. Keys outlasted Sabalenka in the final on Saturday over three sets to accomplish the feat.

Madison Keys turned pro in 2009 and had to wait for more than a decade to lift her first Grand Slam title. Alexander Zverev turned pro in 2013, and now he too has a chance to fulfill his Grand Slam dream.

Madison Keys won her first tennis grand slam at the 2025 Australian Open with a thrilling underdog victory over world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka. The American – competing in only her second grand slam final and first since 2017 – defeated the No.1 seed who was aiming to win a third straight title in Melbourne on Saturday.

From Alex (de Minaur) to the Bahamas, from the crowds to Djokovic – this is the A to Z of the highlights and talking points of the 2025 Australian Open.

The American's new mindset is helping her let go of expectations and unlock the best version of herself on and off the court.

Her opponent, Keys, also last reached the semi-finals in 2022 but was beaten by Ashleigh Barty who went on to win the tournament. Keys’s previous two outing saw her battle past Elena Rybakina in the fourth round then Elina Svitolina in the quarters. The American has had a tougher run but is a wiley competitior and should give Swiatek some trouble.

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologized to Novak Djokovic for comments he ... Meanwhile, American Madison Keys upset sixth seed Elena Rybakina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 in a roller-coaster match ...

Jannik Sinner won the men's singles trophy against Alexander Zverev while Madison Keys won women's singles title vs Aryan Sabalenka. Sports Tennis