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Heavy Hitters Collide: Sabalenka vs. Keys in Epic AO Final!

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Grab your popcorn! The Australian Open final is set for an electrifying showdown between Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys. Who will take home the trophy?

In an exhilarating clash of tennis titans, Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys are gearing up for a heavyweight final at the Australian Open 2025. Both players have demonstrated remarkable skill and resilience throughout the tournament, with Sabalenka—a powerhouse from Belarus—defending her title against the tenacious American, Keys. As world number one, Sabalenka seeks to clinch her third consecutive Australian Open crown, while Keys, on a remarkable 11-match winning run, aims for her maiden Grand Slam title. Fans can feel the excitement buzzing in the air as the duo prepares for this monumental showdown.

Sabalenka breezed through the semifinals, dispatching Spanish No. 11 seed Paula Badosa in straight sets, and has proven time and again why she holds the top rank in women's tennis. With her powerful groundstrokes and aggressive playing style, she poses a formidable challenge for any opponent. On the other hand, Keys has had an interesting journey, emerging as a dark horse in this year’s competition. Her determination and strategic play have kept her in the running, making her a dangerous contender for the final. The stage is set at Melbourne Park, and both players are ready to create a match to remember!

As the final approaches, tennis experts are weighing in with predictions and analysis. Will Madison Keys pull off a jaw-dropping upset against the defending champion? Or will Sabalenka continue her reign at the top of the tennis world? They both have something to prove, and an electric atmosphere will fill the arena as supporters cheer for their favorites. Viewers can catch the live stream and commentary as tension rises and the stakes get even higher!

In a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood script, Madison Keys stunned the world by claiming her first Grand Slam title after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in a tense final showdown. Keys, with a wicked wrist flick that carved sharp angles on the court, turned the tables on the defending champ in a thrilling third set that had spectators on the edge of their seats. This win not only marks a significant milestone for Keys but also ends Sabalenka's impressive streak in Australia.

Did you know that Madison Keys first made headlines a decade ago when she reached the semifinals at the Australian Open as a teenager? It took her years of perseverance and hard work, but Keys finally snatched her well-deserved title. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka has been noted for her fearsome serve, often overpowering her opponents with sheer force—her serve has been clocked at over 200 km/h! This final will be epic and one for the history books!

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Tennis: Battle of the big hitters as Sabalenka, Keys book Australian ... (RNZ)

Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys have set up a heavy metal final showdown that will pit two tennis greats against each other.

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LIVE: Sabalenka vs Keys – Australian Open final (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our live build-up and full text commentary stream of Aryna Sabalenka against Madison Keys in Melbourne.

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Australian Open final 2025: How to watch the Aryna Sabalenka vs ... (Yahoo Sports)

Are you ready for the women's final at the first tennis grand slam the year?

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Sabalenka vs. Keys: Who will win the Australian Open women's title ... (ESPN)

Can Madison Keys pull off another huge upset? Or will defending champ Aryna Sabalenka prove why she's ranked No. 1? Our experts make predictions.

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Australian Open women's final: Aryna Sabalenka eyes a third ... (KGET 17)

Madison Keys hopes to do something she never has: win a Grand Slam trophy. Sabalenka, a 26-year-old from Belarus, and Keys, a 29-year-old from the United ...

Women's final preview: Sabalenka and Keys face off (Australian Open)

American Madison Keys will be the one to try to prevent Aryna Sabalenka achieving a third successive Australian Open crown when they meet in the final on ...

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Sabalenka sweeps past Badosa into third straight AO final (Australian Open)

Aryna Sabalenka is into her third straight AO final with a straight sets victory over Spanish No.11 seed Paula Badosa.

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Madison Keys looks for first major title at Australian Open, while ... (CNN)

Now on an 11-match winning run, Keys will have a chance to win a first grand slam title when she faces Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne on Saturday, with ...

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Australian Open 2025: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka ... (Olympics)

World number one Sabalenka is into her third consecutive Australian Open women's final, after a straight-sets semi win.

Aryna Sabalenka looks for three in a row at Australian Open (RNZ)

Women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka has a chance for a three-peat at Melbourne park after beating Paula Badosa in the semi-final of the Australian Open.

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Aryna Sabalenka v Madison Keys: women's Australian Open final ... (The Guardian)

Game-by-game commentary as the defending champion goes for three in a row. Join Yara El-Shaboury for updates.

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Sabalenka vs. Keys: Who will win the Australian Open women's title ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Can Madison Keys pull off another huge upset? Or will defending champ Aryna Sabalenka prove why she's ranked No. 1? Our experts make predictions.

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Aryna Sabalenka vs Madison Keys live updates: 2025 Australian ... (The New York Times)

Follow live coverage as Madison Keys takes on top seed Aryna Sabalenka in the first Grand Slam final of 2025.

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Madison Keys stuns Aryna Sabalenka to claim maiden Grand Slam ... (RNZ)

The 29-year-old has scored a major upset, dethroning top seed Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open.

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Australian Open final: Madison Keys beats Aryna Sabalenka for first ... (The New York Times)

A tense third set ended with the American lifting her first major, ending Sabalenka's dominance in Australia.

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Australian Open: American Madison Keys vanquishes Aryna ... (UPI.com)

Madison Keys used wicked wrist work to singe the lines on Rod Laver Arena's cornflower blue court, transforming Aryna Sabalenka into a frantic foe to win ...

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Madison Keys wins Australian Open in Aryna Sabalenka upset (Tennis Magazine)

A decade after first reaching the semifinals as a teenager, Keys stunned the world No. 1 to win her first Grand Slam title in Melbourne.

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'It's trophy or nothing': Sabalenka's lament from loss (Australian Open)

Aryna Sabalenka couldn't have come closer to snaring a third straight Australian Open crown, but paid tribute to conqueror Madison Keys after a frustrating ...

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Australian Open: Keys upsets 2-time champion Sabalenka in ... (WDBJ7)

The victory Saturday ...

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Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka throws her racket after losing to ... (KGET 17)

She sat on her bench with a towel over her head. She then even briefly walked off the court before the trophy ceremony when her bid for a third consecutive ...

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2025 Australian Open: American Madison Keys stuns Aryna ... (Yahoo Sports)

At age 29, Madison Keys won her first major title by upsetting Aryna Sabalenka.

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Australian Open: Keys upsets 2-time champion Sabalenka in ... (KBTX)

The victory Saturday ...

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Keys wins first grand slam the hard way, Sabalenka smashes ... (The Age)

Madison Keys had to beat the two-time reigning Australian Open champion to win this year's crown, and that's exactly what made the victory so sweet for the ...

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Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka throws her racket after losing to ... (Yahoo Sports)

When you're out there, you're fighting, but it seems like everything (is not) going the way you really want (it) to go,” the No. ranked Sabalenka said.

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How Keys stunned Sabalenka for her first Grand Slam title (Australian Open)

Madison Keys served brilliantly, hit big and stayed calm while doing it – helping her wrench the Australian Open trophy away from two-time defending ...

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American Madison Keys beats 2-time defending Australian ... (CBS News)

Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka to win her first grand slam title in the 2025 Australian Open.

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USA's Madison Keys wins first grand slam title at Australian Open ... (CNN)

Madison Keys won her first ever grand slam title on Saturday, stunning two-time defending champion and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 2-6 7-5 in a ...

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Australian Open: Madison Keys stuns Aryna Sabalenka to win first ... (New Zealand Herald)

Underdog Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final to win her first Grand Slam crown at the age of 29.

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Australian Open: Keys upsets 2-time champion Sabalenka in ... (KDLT News)

The victory Saturday ...

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Keys dethrones Sabalenka to claim Australian Open crown (Otago Daily Times)

An inspired Madison Keys ripped up the script with a bold and brilliant performance to end Aryna Sabalenka's Australian Open reign and win her maiden Grand ...

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