Heartbreak for Sabalenka as Madison Keys Wins Australian Open 2025
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Editor - . January 25, 2025
- . Update: January 27, 2025 10:17 am
Oday Aryna Sabalenka lost her hope of a medal in the Australian Open 2025 title match. She lost a closely fought final to Madison Keys. The match ended with scores of 6-3, 2-6, 7-5.
After the match Sabalenka was disappointed and while taling to media she said,“There was definitely some frustration,” Sabalenka admitted. “I was so close to achieving something big. You’re out there fighting, but it feels like everything’s going wrong.”
Despite her disappointment, Sabalenka maintained grace during her post-match speech. “I just needed to release those negative emotions so I wouldn’t be disrespectful,” she explained. “I was trying to let it go and be a good person.”
Sabalenka entered the match with a remarkable 20-match winning streak at Melbourne Park and was undefeated in 2025 with an 11-0 record. A win would have made her the first woman since Martina Hingis in 1999 to secure three consecutive Australian Open titles.
“It’s OK. I know that after tough losses, there are good wins ahead. I’ll keep working, and next time I’m in this situation, I’ll definitely play better.” Sabalenka said in her statement.
The match was intensely competitive, with Keys edging Sabalenka by a single point, 92-91. Both players delivered 29 winners, and the decisive break point came in the very last game. Sabalenka acknowledged Keys’ aggressive style, saying, “She was super aggressive. It felt like everything was going her way. I was just trying to keep the ball in play.”
Keys, seeded 19th, had previously struggled against Sabalenka, losing four out of their five encounters, including the U.S. Open semifinals two years ago. After her victory, Keys praised her opponent, saying, “Aryna, unbelievable playing. I’m glad I finally got you back. You’re always so tough to play. We always have the craziest matches.”
Although the loss was heartbreaking, Sabalenka remains optimistic about her future. With three Grand Slam titles and a runner-up finish in the 2023 U.S. Open, she continues to be a dominant force in women’s tennis. During her speech, she lightened the mood with humor, joking with her team: “As always, that’s your fault, guys. I don’t want to see you for the next week. I really hate you!” She added with a laugh, “Thank you for everything you’re doing for me.”
Sabalenka’s resilience and determination promise many more memorable matches to come.
