Focused and calm, she looked strong, attacking and defending with equal power.
Aryna Sabalenka, going for a forehand during the Australian Open womens singles final on Saturday.
Of course, Sabalenka being Sabalenka, the set wasnt a total rout.
Madison Keys of the United States lifts the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after the women’s singles final at the 2025 Australian Open.
But it wasnt enough: Keys ultimately took the set 6-3.
The second set was a different story.
She would take the set 6-2.
Aryna Sabalenka, going for a forehand during the Australian Open women’s singles final on Saturday.
Yet that battle of wills concluded with a thrilling forehand winner from Keyswho instantly burst into tears.
A hard-won result for a true power player.
Keys, celebrating her championship point.
Keys, celebrating her championship point.
As fierce as she is delightful, Sabalenka was gracious accepting her second-place prize after the match.
You crushed this tonight, she said to Keys.
Congrats to you and your teamreally well deserved.
She went on to joke to her own team: I love you, even though we lost.
They believed in me when I didnt believe in myself.
and helped me every step of the way.
