2025 Australian Open Final: Sabalenka vs. Keys

[MargaretMcAleer]

As for the coaching , they might as well put the coaches by the umpire chair to save time during change over SMH2

Or put a seat at the back of the court, where there player is, so they can get more coaching in, and the player dosent have to go over to these on court coaching boxes LOL! our game is getting more and more pathetic, though Craig Tiley CEO of Tennis Australia said they have been a big success.
Remember when tennis used to be an 'Individual Sport" back when Adam was a Boy!

 

[Vince Evert]

Arnya's and Madison's Pressers:

 

[Vince Evert]

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Aryna Sabalenka v Madison Keys - Australian Open Highlights | Wide World of Sports​

I found me an 12-minute extended-highlight vid. Thought you might like to see this one as well

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Arnya's and Madison's Pressers:

Well said Madison peoples expectations if you didnt win a GS title, can mentally get to you, you finally shook that monkey off your back and mind and started playing the tennis you always wanted to play, well done and be proud of yourself Madison you deserved it!

 

[Vince Evert]

i have a feeling that the 12-minute "Wide World of Sports" official vid i posted DOES NOT WORK outside of AU.

I seem to remember this was what happened last year.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

i have a feeling that the 12-minute "Wide World of Sports" official vid i posted DOES NOT WORK outside of AU.

I seem to remember this was what happened last year.

Yes Vince it dosent work outside of Australia, same thing happens with some vid from the USA that cant work for me

 

[the AntiPusher]

I didn't follow the in-game odds but the only time I really started thinking Keys might pull it off was at 4-4. It felt like Rocky/Creed. She'd absorbed everything and was still standing.

Madison said she has been going to a therapist to help manage her nerves on the tennis courts and she was going to go for her shots because she didn't want to be second guessing herself afterwards a loss effort.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Womens Doubles Final, Sunday 26th January,
Day session on RLA from 3pm local time,

K.Siniakova (1)/T.Townsend vs S.Hsieh(3)/J.Ostapenko

 

[Vince Evert]

how about this 18-minute edit? This should play for our american friends?

Enjoy !!!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ladies Doubles Match about to begin
Ladies on the court doing their warm up,
K.Siniakova/T.Townsend (1) vs S.Hsieh (3)/J.Ostapenko

Siniakova/Townsend won the toss and elected to receive
The No 1 seeds are in full control of the 1st set with a double break leading 4-1, a contrast in styles in the pairing of Hsieh/Ostapenko.
Hsieh has 'magical hands'!
Siniakova serving for the 1st set 5-2
No 1 seeds Siniakova / Townsend 1st set 62
A early break for the No 1 doubles team, they have been great on serve, also going hard and fast through Hsieh, not around her., leading 3-1 2nd set
The Wizard ( Hsieh) at the net does her magic and the No 3 seeds break back 3 all 2nd set
Townsend with a great over head and the No 1 seeds break back and they hold to lead 5-3 2nd set
Taylor Townsend will serve for the match at 5-4 and the Ladies AO Doubles title in 2025
Ostapenko saved her best tennis in that service game to break 5 games all 2nd set
The No 3 seeds hold and lead 6-5 in the 2nd set, out of nowhere they have the momentum now, No 1 seeds will serve to force a TB in the 2nd set.
6 games all 2nd set TB and the No 3 seeds Ostapenko to serve
Ostapenko and Hsieh so great at the net and they win the 2nd set 76(4) what a comeback!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Siniakova to serve first in the 3rd set,. her serve seems off today Broken, momentum swing to the No 3 seeds.
Townsend steadies her team and they get the break back

 

[Fiero425]

I hope Saba's back to normal! Those flailing gestures were shocking to see! It seemed more news covered her meltdown over Madison's win!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I hope Saba's back to normal! Those flailing gestures were shocking to see! It seemed more news covered her meltdown over Madison's win!

I am in the middle of the womens doubles final as usual you didnt watch the full match, , I suggest you go back and watch the match
Madison took the match and the title out of Saba's hands or maybe you were watching a different match lol!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well done to the No 1 seeds Siniakova/Townsend to the win the AO doubles title 62 67 (4) 63 defeating the No 3 seeds Hsieh/Ostapenko.
Siniakova/Townsend adding this title to their Wimbledon title in 2024
A really enjoyable match, well done ladies!

 

[the AntiPusher]

Well done to the No 1 seeds Siniakova/Townsend to the win the AO doubles title 62 67 (4) 63 defeating the No 3 seeds Hsieh/Ostapenko.
Siniakova/Townsend adding this title to their Wimbledon title in 2024
A really enjoyable match, well done ladies!

What an awesome victory by #1 seed over probably the most unconventional doubles match up ever Hsieh/ Ostspenko ..the steady pusher/the first strike go for broke brute attitude OSTA

 

[Vince Evert]

and madison's love affair with Australia continues. nice vid this

 

[Vince Evert]

The full final has just been made available on the official Australian Open TV channel:

 

[Vince Evert]

Australian Open Ratings Down 11%, Despite Keys’s Title​

The men’s and women’s coverage of the Australian Open declined by double-digit percentages compared to each of the last two years.

The first tennis Grand Slam of the season delivered disappointing viewership results—though there was a small bright spot.


The 2025 Australian Open averaged 235,000 viewers on ESPN and ESPN2, down 11% from last year and 16% compared to 2023. The later rounds—from the quarterfinals to the championship—saw even steeper declines, averaging 295,000 viewers, down 20% versus last year.


There was some positive news, as the women’s final Saturday, which saw American Madison Keys upset two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka, drew 452,000 viewers on ESPN, up 34% year-over-year and a three-year viewership high for the event. The last time an American made the final was in 2021 when Danielle Collins lost to local favorite Ash Barty, and it averaged 482,000 viewers.

The men’s final Sunday averaged 465,000 viewers, down 12% compared to last year, as Jannik Sinner won his second consecutive Australian Open by defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets. Last year, Sinner completed a two-set comeback to defeat Daniil Medvedev in five.

Due to the time difference between the U.S. and Melbourne, both championship matches aired at 3:30 a.m. ET.

By Colin Salao

Jan 30, 2025 | 05:50 pm

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Australian Open Ratings Down 11%, Despite Keys’s Title​

The men’s and women’s coverage of the Australian Open declined by double-digit percentages compared to each of the last two years.

The first tennis Grand Slam of the season delivered disappointing viewership results—though there was a small bright spot.


The 2025 Australian Open averaged 235,000 viewers on ESPN and ESPN2, down 11% from last year and 16% compared to 2023. The later rounds—from the quarterfinals to the championship—saw even steeper declines, averaging 295,000 viewers, down 20% versus last year.


There was some positive news, as the women’s final Saturday, which saw American Madison Keys upset two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka, drew 452,000 viewers on ESPN, up 34% year-over-year and a three-year viewership high for the event. The last time an American made the final was in 2021 when Danielle Collins lost to local favorite Ash Barty, and it averaged 482,000 viewers.

The men’s final Sunday averaged 465,000 viewers, down 12% compared to last year, as Jannik Sinner won his second consecutive Australian Open by defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets. Last year, Sinner completed a two-set comeback to defeat Daniil Medvedev in five.

Due to the time difference between the U.S. and Melbourne, both championship matches aired at 3:30 a.m. ET.

By Colin Salao

Jan 30, 2025 | 05:50 pm

Vince,

The time difference factor is a probable reason why the viewing declined, airing both finals at 3.30am ET from the US is a huge factor
I have noticed in the past with Aussie veiwers once the tour leaves Australia and we head to RG and USO, the time difference for Aussie viewers is very hard,
Personally I have to get up around 1am in the morning my time, to view RG and USO

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

ESPN needs to bring back the start time of the finals to 11 pm ET (8 pm PT), like they used to do in the old days. It's hard to watch the finals when it's on at 3:30 am ET (12:30 am PT).