Keys, ranked 14th and seeded 19th, prevented Sabalenka from earning what would have been her third women's trophy in a row at the Australian Open — something last accomplished by Martina Hingis from 1997-99 — and her fourth major title overall.

Madison Keys arrived in Australia under the radar and with the modest goal of seeing how well she could perform with her 30th birthday looming next month.

Madison Keys defeated the reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. She became the first woman since Serena Williams in 2005 to beat both top players in the tournament.

Before giving her speech commending Madison Keys on her Australian Open victory, Aryna Sabalenka let out all her frustration from the match on her racket.

American Madison Keys dethroned Aryna Sabalenka to become the oldest first-time winner of the women’s singles title at the Australian Open.

Madison Keys wrote three short words on the camera lens after her victory against Iga Świątek at the Australian Open: “Oh my god.”

Aryna Sabalenka faces Madison Keys in the Australian Open final as the World No 1 bids to achieve the first ‘three-peat’ of women’s singles titles in 26 years, in what promises to be a battle between two big-hitters in Melbourne.

American tennis player Madison Keys won the Australian Open on Saturday, defeating No. 1 ranked Aryna Sabalenka in tightly contested sets.

American Madison Keys stunned world No. 2 Iga Świątek in an all-time Australian Open classic, coming from a set down to win 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(8) and set up a final showdown against Aryna Sabalenka.

Madison Keys defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 2-6 7-5 to become the oldest first-time winner of the women's singles title at the Australian Open.

Madison Keys was considered a future tennis star even before she was a teen. At age 29, the American player is finally a major champion.