Shock upset: Keys defeats Sabalenka to claim first Grand Slam title

The first women’s Grand Slam tournament of 2025 concluded in Australia, delivering the season’s first major surprise. American Madison Keys defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka to secure her maiden Grand Slam title.

Details: The 29-year-old American started the match strongly, taking the first set 6-3 against her higher-ranked opponent. Sabalenka, showing her resilience, dominated the second set with a 6-2 victory.

The drama peaked in the third set, where Keys took the lead six times, only for Sabalenka to fight back on five occasions. However, Keys displayed remarkable composure, winning the final two games to clinch the set 7-5 and claim her historic Grand Slam victory.

Australian Open – Women’s Singles Final
Aryna Sabalenka (No. 1 WTA) vs. Madison Keys (No. 14 WTA) – 1:2 (3-6, 6-2, 5-7)

Reminder: The men’s final will take place tomorrow, January 26, at 9:30 AM CET, featuring the ATP’s top two players, Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev.