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Madison Keys Shocks Iga Swiatek to Reach Australian Open Final

Keys Stuns Swiatek in Thrilling Australian Open Semifinal

by pinkfloyd
January 23, 2025
in International Sports, Professional Leagues, Sports
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Keys Beats Swiatek in Epic Three-Set Semifinal at Australian Open - Asanka Brandon Ranayake/AP Photo

Sabalenka and Keys Set for Australian Open Final Showdown - Asanka Brandon Ranayake/AP Photo

Madison Keys Upsets Iga Swiatek to Reach Second Grand Slam Final at Australian Open

Madison Keys delivered a thrilling performance to upset world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a gripping Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, securing a 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) victory. The 29-year-old American saved a match point and finished with a dramatic tiebreaker win to claim a spot in her second Grand Slam final.

Keys, clearly overwhelmed by the moment, dropped to the court, placing a hand on her white hat as she took in the magnitude of her achievement. “I’m still trying to catch up to everything that’s happening,” said Keys, who will now face world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka for the title on Saturday. “It was so up and down… so many big points.”

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An Epic Comeback

The match proved to be a rollercoaster, with Keys struggling early but rallying back after Swiatek had a chance to serve for the match at 6-5 in the third set. Swiatek was one point away from victory but missed a backhand into the net and double-faulted, giving Keys another chance. From there, the American took control, pushing the match into a first-to-10 tiebreaker, where she triumphed 10-8.

“I felt like I blacked out there at some point,” Keys admitted, “and was out there running around.” Whatever she was doing worked, as she won more games in the semifinal than Swiatek had lost in her previous five matches combined.

Sabalenka Eyes a Three-Peat

Earlier in the day, Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, beat her close friend Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2 to advance to her third consecutive Australian Open final. Sabalenka is aiming to become the first woman since 1999 to win three consecutive titles at the Australian Open.

Badosa, the 11th seed, acknowledged Sabalenka’s power, stating, “If she plays like this, we can already give her the trophy.” But Keys, who has been on an 11-match winning streak, might have other plans for Sabalenka’s bid for a three-peat.

Keys’ Resilience and New Racket Pay Off

Keys has turned heads with her strong performance throughout the tournament. The American, who will turn 30 next month, has been working with coach and husband Bjorn Fratangelo to fine-tune her game. This includes switching to a new racket for better power generation and shoulder relief. The move has clearly paid off, as Keys’ aggressive style and focus helped her reach her first Grand Slam final since her runner-up finish at the 2017 U.S. Open.

Despite facing pressure in the final moments, Keys kept her nerves under control, noting, “At the end, I feel like we were both kind of battling some nerves… It just became who can get that final point.”

Sabalenka Dominates in Semifinal

Sabalenka faced a bit of a slow start against Badosa, falling behind 2-0, 40-love early in the match. However, once the roof of Rod Laver Arena was closed to protect from drizzle, the Belarusian found her rhythm. She overpowered Badosa, who had just eliminated world No. 3 Coco Gauff to reach her first major semifinal.

“She started to be very, very aggressive,” said Badosa, who overcame a stress fracture in her back last year to return to top form. “Everything was working.”

A Heartfelt Moment Between Friends

Despite the fierce competition, Sabalenka and Badosa showed their friendship throughout the match. After the match, they shared a lengthy hug. Sabalenka, ever the tease, joked during her on-court interview about taking Badosa on a shopping spree to make up for the loss, with Badosa laughing, “It’s going to be something really expensive.”

Looking Ahead to the Final

With both Keys and Sabalenka playing at a high level, the Australian Open final promises to be an exciting showdown. Keys will look to secure her first Grand Slam title, while Sabalenka will aim for an unprecedented three-peat. The stage is set for an epic conclusion to one of the most thrilling tournaments in recent memory.

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pinkfloyd

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