Madison Keys’ incredible run to the Australian Open title was full of obstacles, and she was just one point away from losing when Iga Swiatek had a match point on her serve, which the American managed to save to stay alive and claim the victory moments later.

Yes, Aryna Sabalenka is the heavy favorite to win her third straight Australian Open title, but Madison Keys is playing lights-out tennis. Here's why she can pull off the upset.

The longtime tennis fan sent a hearty social media congrats to Keys, who captured her first Grand Slam title in Melbourne.

Madison Keys once candidly shared her perspective on her ethnicity during the 2015 Australian Open. The American made the remarks after Serena Williams had welcomed a matchup with a fellow African American player at the Melbourne Slam.

Day 14 of the 2025 Australian Open saw 19th-seeded Madison Keys win her maiden Major title under the lights of Rod Laver Arena.

Madison Keys exorcises some grand slam demons as a rare underdog making good in Melbourne, while Aryna Sabalenka comes to terms with losing. Here are the quick hits from the penultimate day of the Australian Open.

Swiatek will face No. 19 Madison Keys of the USA on Thursday night for a berth in the final. The other women’s semi-final is No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, against her good friend, No. 11 Paula Badosa.

Madison Keys pulled off a stunning victory, while Jannik Sinner charged to a convincing title defense. Plus, Paula Badosa and Ben Shelton impressed Down Under.

2006 — Amelie Mauresmo def. Justine Henin-Hardenne, 6-1, 2-0, retired. 1981 — Martina Navratilova def. Chris Evert Lloyd, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-5.

For Aryna Sabalenka, it was the title or bust at the. But the World No.1 is counting on her tried and true resiliency to rebound from her tough loss to Madison Keys.

Novak Djokovic misses training amid injury concerns ahead of Australian Open semi-final - live - Keys will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final after beating Swiatek 5-7 6-1 7-6 (10-8)