2025 Australian Open Final: Sabalenka vs. Keys

[britbox]

Still, I felt the momentum was beginning to shift slightly. I want Keys to win but I think if Saba gets some rhythm then she's so tough to stop.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Slow down Saba your rushing your shots for goodness sakes

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Crucial hold for Madison, though can she sustain this level

 

[britbox]

Wasted opportunities in that game for Saba. Keys holds. Could be crucial.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Saba eventually breaks with great return of serve

 

[britbox]

Saba eventually breaks with great return of serve

Seems to be finding her range now. Good match.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Saba back in the final with a double break in the 2nd set, the wheels of Madison have gone off slightly

 

[britbox]

Saba taking control - double break up.

Adding a little variety to the power game.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Saba using the drop volley with disguise well so far in this match

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Saba really attacking the bhand of Keys, with results
Saba 5 games in a row now., leads 5-1 2nd set

 

[britbox]

Saba hold for 5-1. Keys made a statement in that game though - I'm still here.

 

[britbox]

Could be a useful hold for Keys in that she might serve first in the decider.

 

[britbox]

Saba is really finding a home for that dropper.

 

[Vince Evert]

Saba holds her serve, winning the second by 6-2. The final is locked at 1-set all.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Saba steadies her game and takes the 2nd set 62

 

[Vince Evert]

where's our american friends? Is this match too early in the morning over there?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Saba is really finding a home for that dropper.

Saba dosent over play the dropper either like some players,

 

[Vince Evert]

Can't see her losing now. Saba's settled down.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Madison to serve first for the 3rd set
Good love service game from Madison, her served dropped to 50% in the 2nd set, compared to just over 80% in the 1st set

 

[Vince Evert]

Great opening game by the american. She holds.