America's Madison Keys wins Australia Open: Defeats defending champion Sabalenka, becomes Grand Slam champion for the first time

America's Madison Keys has won the Australian Open women's singles title, the first Grand Slam of the year. She defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-3, 2-6, 7-5. Keys has won her first Grand Slam title.

29-year-old Keys had earlier defeated world number-2 Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals. She thus became the first American player since Serena Williams to defeat the top two ranked players at Melbourne Park. Serena did this feat in 2005. Keys, who was ranked 14th in the rankings, was seeded 19th in this tournament. This was her second Grand Slam final after finishing runner-up at the US Open 2017.

Keys prevented Sabalenka from equaling Martina Hingis by scoring a hat-trick of title wins at the Australian Open. Hingis became its champion three consecutive times from 1997 to 1999.

America's Madison Keys (cap) hugs Sabalenka after her victory.

After the match, trophies were awarded to both the players.

Madison Keys doing a photo shoot with the champion trophy.

Men's singles final between Sinner and Zverev The final match of the men's singles category of the tournament will be played between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev on Sunday at 2 pm. Zverev got a walkover after Novak Djokovic withdrew. He reached the final of this Grand Slam for the first time. At the same time, world number-1 Jannik Sinner defeated America's Ben Shelton.

Alexander Zverev meets Djokovic (left) after his retirement.

Australian Open is being played since 1905 The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year. The Lawn Tennis Association of Australia started this tournament in 1905, which was previously called the Australian Championships. The Lawn Tennis Association of Australia later became 'Tennis Australia'. After this the Australian Championship was renamed Australian Open. From 1969 this tennis tournament became officially known as the Australian Open.

It's the first Grand Slam of the year There are 4 Grand Slams in tennis. All four are held annually, starting with the Australian Open in January. The French Open takes place in May and June. Wimbledon is held in July and US Open is held in August-September. The US Open is the last Grand Slam of the year.

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Djokovic left the semi-final match

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Australian Open 2025 semi-final match midway. On Friday, the Serbian player decided to withdraw from the match due to injury.