Aryna Sabalenka
The A-Z of a record-breaking Australian Open to remember
From Alex (de Minaur) to the Bahamas, from the crowds to Djokovic – this is the A to Z of the highlights and talking points of the 2025 Australian Open.
- Marc McGowan
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Keys wins first grand slam the hard way, Sabalenka smashes racquet in frustration
Madison Keys had to beat the two-time reigning Australian Open champion to win this year’s crown, and that’s exactly what made the victory so sweet for the 29-year-old from Illinois.
- Scott Spits
She was once hyped as a future No.1. Now Madison Keys is chasing her first grand slam win
Madison Keys has learnt plenty since her last, and first, grand slam final – mainly to embrace the prospect of being “uncomfortable 99 per cent of the time”.
- Marc McGowan
Women’s semi-finals locked in amid further umpiring controversy
Paula Badosa, Madison Keys, Iga Swiatek and back-to-back champion Aryna Sabalenka will vie for their place in Saturday night’s decider at Melbourne Park.
- Gemma Grant
Serena was docked a game for this taboo practice. Now it’s Open slather
A change in the rules of tennis and the introduction of courtside coaching pods have opened the floodgates for a previously outlawed practice.
- Michael Gleeson
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