2025 Australian Open Final: Sabalenka vs. Keys

[Vince Evert]

And this is her first GS , 8 years following her bad defeat in the US Open final where she could only win three games against Stephens.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Congrats to you Antipusher!! what a beautiful wedding present for Maddy and her husband.

Thanks Tossip ! As Keli said FINALLY my Madison is no longer my SCUB. Baby Girl is a GS Champion!!

 

[kskate2]

Did Saba just stand next to Daphne and say see you next year? LOL! That girl is a mess

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Madison Keys at 29 yo, changed her mindset, changed her serve, changed the racquet
Shout out to her coach and hubby Bjorn too. Incredible!

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

She really beat the true big three Rabikina, IGA and Saba!! (plus the MRS MONFILS) the hardest draw EVER

Also, a Top 10 seed in Danielle Collins, in the 3rd round. 4 Top 10 players to win the slam. Maddy really earned this one.

 

[kskate2]

Madison Keys at 29 yo, changed her mindset, changed her serve, changed the racquet
Shout out to her coach and hubby Bjorn too. Incredible!

I think you have to go back to USO 2023. Remember, she had Saba on the ropes in the SF, and she bottled it. Add all those tough losses last year, especially to Jaz at Wimby and now she's ready.

 

[britbox]

Nice classy speech from the new champ.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Did Saba just stand next to Daphne and say see you next year? LOL! That girl is a mess

Yes she did, sour grapes on behalf of Saba,

 

[Federberg]

Also, a Top 10 seed in Danielle Collins, in the 3rd round. 4 Top 10 players to win the slam. Maddy really earned this one.

no one can say she sneaked a major. That is truly earned!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think you have to go back to USO 2023. Remember, she had Saba on the ropes in the SF, and she bottled it. Add all those tough losses last year, especially to Jaz at Wimby and now she's ready.

Madison showed incredible mindset, I thought after the 2nd set, she might have gone away, to her credit she stayed tough and deserved her win

 

[Vince Evert]

A good look here on the match-stats via flashscore.

SAB 1-2 KEY | Aryna Sabalenka - Madison Keys

www.flashscore.com.au

 

[the AntiPusher]

Also, a Top 10 seed in Danielle Collins, in the 3rd round. 4 Top 10 players to win the slam. Maddy really earned this one.

The most difficult draw EVER.. Isnt it fair to say that Madison was the PRINCE(NESS) that was promised to US over 14 years ago!

 

[the AntiPusher]

Madison Keys at 29 yo, changed her mindset, changed her serve, changed the racquet
Shout out to her coach and hubby Bjorn too. Incredible!

Hi MM.. that was the difference the Hubby\Coaching is what helped her with the problem solving.. For me this the best two ladies to watch!! I hope we get another few GS championship finals with these 2!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Madison is very popular in the locker room,
Madison rises to 7th in the live rankings a career high.
The USA has four woman in the Top Ten now

 

[Vince Evert]

29 winners each and 33 unforced errors for Saba to 31 UE to Madison.

Total points won:
Sabalenka 50% (91/183)

Keys 50% (92/183)

Match couldn't have been any closer,AYE...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Hi MM.. that was the difference the Hubby\Coaching is what helped her with the problem solving.. For me this the best two ladies to watch!! I hope we get another few GS championship finals with these 2!

Yes you do have to have problem solving, but at the end of the day it was up to Madison to come out and complete the game plan and she did it with belief and conviction

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I also think Lindsey Davenport would be very proud of Madison, her one time coach and mentor, Madison has a similar game to Davenport.

 

[kskate2]

I also think Lindsey Davenport would be very proud of Madison, her one time coach and mentor, Madison has a similar game to Davenport.

For sure. She kept in touch w/ Linds even after they split as a team.

 

[kskate2]

Madison is very popular in the locker room,
Madison rises to 7th in the live rankings a career high.
The USA has four woman in the Top Ten now

If Maddy moves into the top 10, who's moving out?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

If Maddy moves into the top 10, who's moving out?

I will have to recheck , and post tomorrow, I know Badosa is back in the Top Ten