The women’s edition of the 2025 Australian Open crowned a very surprising champion. On the eve of the first Grand Slam of the new season, everyone thought that the winner would be one between Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek.
Not only did neither of these two champions win, but both were victims of the same player. The title was lifted by Madison Keys, who played a truly amazing tournament at Melbourne Park and lifted the most important trophy of her career with full merit.
Only time will tell if it was just an isolated tournament, or if the 29-year-old American can aspire to become a contender for the other Slams in the second half of her career.
Keys was truly exceptional throughout the tournament, particularly in the semifinals and finals, where she started as a clear underdog. The American champion prevented Aryna from winning her third title in a row at the AO and showed that she is ready for the definitive consecration at the highest level.
During her amazing run, Madison defeated Li Ann, Elena Gabriela Ruse, Danielle Collins, Elena Rybakina, Elina Svitolina, Iga Swiatek and finally world number 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who hugged her and gave her sincere congratulations at the end of the final.
Alcaraz congratulates Keys
Through his official X profile, the Spanish champion Carlos Alcaraz also wanted to congratulate the new Australian Open champion.
Many congratulations @Madison_Keys! 💪🏻❤️ Well deserved! 🔥 Enjoy!!! 🏆
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) January 25, 2025
The 21-year-old from Murcia returned to Spain after being eliminated by Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals. The 4-time Grand Slam champion dreamed of winning the only Major title he still has left, but he will have to postpone this milestone for at least a year.
The current world number 3 will resume practicing at the beginning of next week in view of the two tournaments he will play in February, the ATP 500 in Rotterdam and Doha.
Carlitos has chosen a different schedule than in previous years to improve his level on the fastest surfaces.
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