American tennis player Madison Keys was crowned champion of the Women's Australian Open by defeating Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka with a score of 6-3, 2-6, and 7-5. Keys started the match with a solid mindset and outstanding precision that allowed her to take the lead, winning the first set 6-3. Despite Sabalenka's reaction in the second set, Keys managed to dominate in the crucial moments and closed the match with a decisive 7-5 in the third set.
In statistical terms, Keys outperformed Sabalenka in various categories such as aces, percentage of points won on the first serve, break points, and points won on reception. Despite this, Sabalenka had superior values in first serve percentage, points won on the second serve, among other aspects. Keys' victory surprised both her opponent and the spectators, establishing her as the tournament champion.
As for the next event, the men's final of the Australian Open will take place on Sunday, January 26, at 05:30 am, where Italian Jannik Sinner will face German Alexander Zverev. Sinner arrives at this stage after defeating Ben Shelton in the semifinals, while Zverev eliminated Novak Djokovic in the previous round.
The match between Madison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka was intense, showcasing a high level of sportsmanship and extensive plays that reflected the effort and determination of both players in the tournament's final match.
