Madison Keys v Aryna Sabalenka LIVE: Australian Open score and latest updates from women’s final
Aryna Sabalenka faces Madison Keys in the Australian Open final as the World No 1 bids to achieve the first ‘three-peat’ of women’s singles titles in 26 years, in what promises to be a battle between two big-hitters in Melbourne.
Sabalenka is targeting her fourth major title to underline her status as best in the world and the Belarusian can become the first player since Martina Hingis in 1999 to win the tournament three times in a row.
She faces the in-form American Keys, an unlikely finalist as 19th seed but who stands with nothing to lose after her thrilling victory over Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals.
Keys is aiming to win her first grand slam title at the age of 29, having lost the 2017 US Open final to compatriot Sloane Stephens. She is also out for revenge following an emotional defeat to Sabalenka in the 2023 US Open semi-finals.
Follow the latest updates from the Australian Open final in our live blog below:
Madison Keys v Aryna Sabalenka start time and how to watch Australian Open final
Aryna Sabalenka will aim to win a third Australian Open in a row against first-time finalist Madison Keys on Saturday in a battle of two big-hitters in the women’s singles final.
World No 1 Sabalenka has won 20 matches in a row at Melbourne Park and can become the first player to win three women’s singles titles in a row since Martina Hingis achieved a ‘three-peat’ in 1999.
Keys defeated second seed Iga Swiatek in a thrilling semi-final clash on Thursday and the 29-year-old is aiming to win her first grand slam title, having lost the US Open final to Sloane Stephens in 2017.
Keys and Sabalenka also met in the US Open semi-final in 2023, in what was a hugely emotional defeat for the American player at her home grand slam.
She will be out for revenge but stands as the underdog against Sabalenka, who has the chance to underline her status as the best player in the world with a fourth grand slam title at the age of 26. Here’s everything you need to know.
Jamie Braidwood25 January 2025 06:30
Australian Open – Aryna Sabalenka vs Madison Keys
Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the Australian Open women’s singles final.
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka takes on 19th seed Madison Keys, with the former looking for her fourth major and Keys making just her second ever major final appearance.
Stick with us for full live coverage of the clash.
Jamie Braidwood25 January 2025 06:29
