Aryna Sabelenka remains on course for a historic third straight Australian Open title after beating No. 11 seed and close friend Paula Badosa 6-4 6-2 in Thursday’s first semifinal.

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

Sabalenka, meanwhile, won against her good friend, Spaniard Paula Badosa, in her own semi-final earlier in the night. American tennis player Madison Keys has reached her first Australian Open decider, saving a match point before completing a stunning upset of second seed Iga Świątek in a gripping semi-final battle.

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are clear favourites to win ... Sabalenka can become the first woman since Martina Hingis in 1999 to win the Australian Open three years in a row.

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are clear favourites to win their respective semi-finals on Thursday and set up a blockbuster Australian Open title decider.

Cleaning out the mailbag for an Australian Open follow-up … • In case you missed it, here is the Australian Open 50 Thoughts column. • Served with Andy Roddick toasts the first major of 2025. Thanks to all of you who commented on the daily microdoses.

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

When Madison Keys stepped into Rod Laver Arena at 7:37 p.m. on Saturday night ahead of the Australian Open final, she strode right past the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, the

Madison Keys stuns defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 match to win her maiden Australian Open title in 2025.

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

After being wiped out in her first grand slam final, Madison Keys feared she may never have another chance. Against Aryna Sabalenka, she made sure to take every one she got.

Aryna Sabalenka is aiming for a historic three-peat at Melbourne Park. Will Madison Keys stop her with the feel good story of the tournament?