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Sabalenka is chasing a historic third consecutive Australian Open title, a feat that would place her among tennis legends like Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Steffi Graf, Monica Seles.
 "Australian Open 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Madison Keys clinches maiden AO title; beats Sabalenka in 3 sets")
Madison Keys is crowned as the new Australian Open 2025 women's singles champion as she has defeated the reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka in a 3-set thriller at the iconic Rod Laver Arena on Sunday January 25. This is Madison Key's maiden Australian Open title, in fact her first major career title as well. Aryna, who was hunting her 3-peat Down Under had ashaky start to the final, with multiple double-faults eventually seeing her losing the opening set on the night as well. However, the 26-year-old did recover from the setback and came back to make it 1-1 by winning the 2nd set 6-2. Keys, however remained focused throughout the tie and didn't let any point take her away from the goal. While both players held their serves in the fina set till it was 6-5 in Keys' favour, the American stepped up and won the 12th game as Sabalenka messed up her serves and her unforced errors led to Madison Keys' winning moment in the end.
First Published: Jan 25 2025 | 1:07 PM IST
