The American won the first Grand Slam of her career with victory over Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open final in Melbourne.

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Australian Open runner-up Aryna Sabalenka could be facing a big fine for her post-match reaction in the final. And Novak Djokovic has been called out for posting his injury scans at a time when the tennis world was celebrating Madison Keys' maiden grand slam triumph.

Madison Keys won her first tennis grand slam at the 2025 Australian Open with a thrilling underdog victory over world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka. The American – competing in only her second grand slam final and first since 2017 – defeated the No.1 seed who was aiming to win a third straight title in Melbourne on Saturday.

Her opponent, Keys, also last reached the semi-finals in 2022 but was beaten by Ashleigh Barty who went on to win the tournament. Keys’s previous two outing saw her battle past Elena Rybakina in the fourth round then Elina Svitolina in the quarters. The American has had a tougher run but is a wiley competitior and should give Swiatek some trouble.

Djokovic lost the opener 7-6 (5 ... since 1999 with three consecutive Australian Open titles when she faces Madison Keys of the United States. Howard Fendrich has been the AP’s tennis writer ...

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologized to Novak Djokovic for comments he ... Meanwhile, American Madison Keys upset sixth seed Elena Rybakina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 in a roller-coaster match ...

Australian Open runner-up Aryna Sabalenka could be facing a monster fine for her post-match reaction in the final as Novak Djokovic is called out for posting his injury scans as the tennis world was celebrating the women's final.