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Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys Promise Thunderous Slugfest In Australian Open Final

The irresistible force of Aryna Sabalenka meets the unbreakable spirit of Madison Keys in an Australian Open women's singles final on Saturday that promises to be a thunderous slugfest. Defending champion Sabalenka was hailed by beaten semi-finalist Paula Badosa as being so good it was "like she's playing a PlayStation" after dishing out a merciless straight-sets bludgeoning to her good friend. The never-say-die American Keys, who will turn 30 next month, saved eight break points and a match point in a nerve-shredding final set against Iga Swiatek that went all the way to a 10-point tiebreak.

Madison Keys Shocks Iga Swiatek To Set Up Australian Open Final Against Aryna Sabalenka

Madison Keys fought back from a set down on Thursday to shock Iga Swiatek in a nail-biter and set up an Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. The 19th seed battled through a thrilling semi-final on a final-set tiebreak against the world number two 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10/8) after Sabalenka swept aside Paula Badosa in straight sets. Five-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek had not dropped her serve since the first round but was broken eight times by Keys, who saved a match point on her way to edging a titanic battle.

Aryna Sabalenka Beats Paula Badosa To Reach Australian Open 2025 Women's Singles Final

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka put her close friendship with Paula Badosa aside Thursday to sweep past the Spaniard into a third successive Australian Open final. The Belarusian world number one came home 6-4, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena and will meet either Polish second seed Iga Swiatek or American 19th seed Madison Keys in Saturday's decider. The hard, fast courts of Melbourne Park have been the 26-year-old's happy place. She has now won 20 straight matches at the Australian Open to close in on a third consecutive crown -- something that hasn't happened this century.

Keys credits bold approach for unlocking Australian Open final door

MELBOURNE : Madison Keys said the personal work she had put in to develop a bolder approach to her game paid dividends on Thursday, after the American 19th seed saved a match point to stun Iga Swiatek and set up an Australian Open final against Aryna Sabalenka.

'I'm still young': Swiatek stays upbeat despite Australian Open exit

MELBOURNE : Five-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek's hopes of reaching a first Australian Open final were dashed by American Madison Keys on Thursday but the Pole said she was still young and would come back stronger next year.

Final Australian Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka Vs Madison Keys

Aryna Sabalenka melaju ke final grand slam Australian Open 2025 usai menundukkan Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2. Sang juara bertahan akan berhadapan dengan Madison Keys yang berhasil menumbangkan unggulan kedua Iga Swiatek lewat tie break.

Madison Keys upsets Iga Swiatek, into 1st Australian Open final - ESPN

When Madison Keys finally finished off her 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (8) upset of No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a high-intensity, high-quality Australian Open semifinal Thursday night, saving a match point along the way, the 29-year-old American crouched on the court and placed a hand on her white hat.

Keys topples Swiatek to reach Australian Open final

MELBOURNE : Madison Keys stunned second seed Iga Swiatek 5-7 6-1 7-6(8) in a thriller on Thursday to reach her first Australian Open final.

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Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys Promise Thunderous Slugfest In Australian Open Final

Madison Keys Shocks Iga Swiatek To Set Up Australian Open Final Against Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka Beats Paula Badosa To Reach Australian Open 2025 Women's Singles Final

Keys credits bold approach for unlocking Australian Open final door

'I'm still young': Swiatek stays upbeat despite Australian Open exit

Final Australian Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka Vs Madison Keys

Madison Keys upsets Iga Swiatek, into 1st Australian Open final - ESPN

Keys topples Swiatek to reach Australian Open final