The American won the first Grand Slam of her career with victory over Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open final in Melbourne.

Be brave. Go for it. Those were the mantras Madison Keys turned to as she confronted the most significant points of her tennis career, trapped in the cauldron of a third set that was tied at 5-all, 30-all in the Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday.

Madison Keys has become the latest player to fall victim to an awkward chat with Australian Open host broadcasters Channel Nine. Earlier in the tournament, Novak Djokovic boycotted his on-court interview in response to “insulting and offensive comments” made by one of the channel’s presenters.

The American's new mindset is helping her let go of expectations and unlock the best version of herself on and off the court.

Her opponent, Keys, also last reached the semi-finals in 2022 but was beaten by Ashleigh Barty who went on to win the tournament. Keys’s previous two outing saw her battle past Elena Rybakina in the fourth round then Elina Svitolina in the quarters. The American has had a tougher run but is a wiley competitior and should give Swiatek some trouble.

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Madison Keys has won the Australian Open against the odds! She breaks Aryna Sabalenka in the final game of the match to wrap up a 6-3 2-6 7-5 victory. The 29-year-old bursts into tears almost immediately, falling into the arms of her husband in a touching scene.