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Keys to the Kingdom: Madison's Triumph Over Sabalenka!

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Madison Keys sends shockwaves through the tennis world with a stunning victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final! 🎾✨

In a thrilling showdown at the Australian Open finals, Madison Keys pulled off a major upset by defeating the world No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka, with a nail-biting score of 6-3, 2-6, 7-5. This victory marked a significant milestone for Keys, who secured her first Grand Slam title ten years after her first semifinal appearance as a teenager. With her unwavering serve and powerful shots, Madison showcased the talent and tenacity she has honed over the years, frustrating Sabalenka in key moments of the match while ensuring her own shining success on court.

The atmosphere in Rod Laver Arena crackled with excitement as the match unfolded; it was a rollercoaster of emotions for both players. Sabalenka quickly rebounded after a shaky first set, showing her championship spirit by claiming the second set convincingly. However, it was a barrage of well-placed shots from Keys that ultimately sealed her fate in the third set—her wicked wrist work swinging the momentum in her favour at the crucial moments. As the final points played out, Keys remained poised under pressure, ultimately stunning Sabalenka and the crowd as she finished with a brilliant smash that solidified her victory.

Though Sabalenka’s dreams of securing her third consecutive Australian Open crown were dashed, her composure and grace in defeat spoke volumes. After the match, she quickly congratulated Keys on her monumental achievement, but not before showing some frustration by smashing her racket in a moment of vulnerability—a testament to just how much this title means to the players. Keys’ triumph reverberated throughout the tennis community, making this year’s Australian Open final a memorable showdown that will be talked about for years to come.

As people celebrate Madison Keys’ win, it’s also worth noting that she has become the oldest first-time winner of a women's singles title at the Australian Open, shattering age-related stereotypes in sports! Furthermore, Keys isn’t just a name to remember on the court; her journey, which has involved plenty of hard knocks and comebacks, shows that persistence pays off—even in face of the fiercest competitors. This win serves as an inspiration to up-and-coming players around the globe, a true testament that with hard work, dreams can indeed turn into reality!

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Madison Keys defeats Aryna Sabalenka in Australian Open final ... (The Guardian)

Madison Keys caused an upset by defeating the No 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to win her first grand slam title.

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'It's trophy or nothing': Sabalenka's lament from loss (Australian Open)

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Aryna Sabalenka smashes racket after Australian Open final defeat ... (The Independent)

Sabalenka went off court before returning to congratulate her opponent on winning her first grand slam title.

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Australian Open: Keys upsets 2-time champion Sabalenka in ... (KBTX)

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Australian Open: Madison Keys denies Aryna Sabalenka historic hat ... (Sky Sports)

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Sabalenka vs Key 3-6, 6-2, 5-7: Australian Open final – as it happened (Aljazeera.com)

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Madison Keys stuns Aryna Sabalenka in Australian Open final to win ... (Evening Standard)

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Madison Keys wins Australian Open in Aryna Sabalenka upset (Tennis Magazine)

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Australian Open: American Madison Keys vanquishes Aryna ... (UPI.com)

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American Madison Keys beats 2-time defending Australian ... (CBS News)

Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka to win her first grand slam title in the 2025 Australian Open.

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Aryna Sabalenka takes a rare loss in Australian Open slugfest (Tennis Magazine)

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Madison Keys v Aryna Sabalenka LIVE: Australian Open score and ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Defending champion Sabalenka takes on 19th seed Keys, who is making her second major final appearance.

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Madison Keys stuns Aryna Sabalenka to capture maiden Grand ... (Olympics)

The American 19th seed denied world number one Sabalenka a record equalling third consecutive Australian Open women's title on Saturday (25 January).

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How Keys stunned Sabalenka for her first Grand Slam title (Australian Open)

Madison Keys served brilliantly, hit big and stayed calm while doing it – helping her wrench the Australian Open trophy away from two-time defending ...

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Australian Open: Keys upsets 2-time champion Sabalenka in ... (KDLT News)

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Madison Keys stuns Aryna Sabalenka to win thrilling Australian ... (The Guardian)

Madison Keys caused an upset in the Australian Open final by defeating the No 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to win her first grand slam title.

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Australian Open 2025: Madison Keys stuns Aryna Sabalenka to ... (SBS)

American Madison Keys, 29, has upset world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open and become the oldest first-time grand slam champion in a decade.

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Australian Open: Tennis great blasts Aryna Sabalenka for ... (Daily Mail)

The world No.1 couldn't hide her emotions after her bid to win three straight Australian Open titles fell agonisingly short on Saturday - despite draping a ...

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Madison Keys stuns Aryna Sabalenka in Australian Open final as ... (The Independent)

Madison Keys v Aryna Sabalenka LIVE: Australian Open score and latest updates from women's final.

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Keys stuns Sabalenka in thriller to win Australian Open (Jordan Times)

MELBOURNE — Underdog Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday to win her first Grand Slam crown at the age ...

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Australian Open: Keys upsets 2-time champion Sabalenka in ... (WNDU-TV)

The victory Saturday ...

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Aryna Sabalenka tells team she doesn't want to see them "for the ... (Tennis Magazine)

Even through tears, trust Aryna Sabalenka to lighten the mood after losing an emotional Australian Open final to a dialed-in Madison Keys on Saturday.

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Keys stuns Sabalenka in Australian Open final to win her first Grand ... (www.chinadailyhk.com)

American Madison Keys, 29, lifted her first Grand Slam trophy on Saturday after denying top seed Aryna Sabalenka from becoming the first woman in 26 years ...

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Fans tear into Aryna Sabalenka and her coaching crew over video ... (Daily Mail)

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'Disgusting' – Aryna Sabalenka and team under fire for pretending to ... (talkSPORT.com)

Aryna Sabalenka and her coaching team have faced intense backlash from fans after the Australian Open final.A video has surfaced showing Sabalenka and.

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Australian Open: Keys upsets 2-time champion Sabalenka in ... (WMBF)

The victory Saturday ...

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USA's Madison Keys wins first grand slam title at Australian Open ... (CNN International)

Madison Keys won her first ever grand slam title on Saturday, stunning two-time defending champion and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 2-6 7-5 in a ...

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Aryna Sabalenka and coaches in hot water after pretending to ... (Daily Express)

Aryna Sabalenka has been branded 'disrespectful' for her actions in the locker room.

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Aryna Sabalenka appears to mock-urinate on Australian Open trophy (Yahoo Sports)

Aryna Sabalenka has been criticised for appearing to pretend urinate on her runner-up trophy at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open: Keys upsets 2-time champion Sabalenka in ... (KFVS)

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