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Before giving her speech commending Madison Keys on her Australian Open victory, Aryna Sabalenka let out all her frustration from the match on her racket.

Follow live reaction to Madison Keys’ winning her first Grand Slam title after a thrilling 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 final victory over Aryna Sabalenka

Losing Australian Open finalist Aryna Sabalenka has explained her racquet-smashing tantrum that happened moments after Madison Keys won her maiden grand slam title.

The first matches of Day 12 of the Melbourne Major begin at 11.30 am local time on the Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena, while those on Kia Arena, John Cain Arena, and other courts commence at 11 am. The evening session on the Rod Laver Arena, when the singles semifinals will be played, begins at 7.30 pm local time.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Madison Keys Live Telecast Australia Open Women's Singles Final: Both players are in rampant form and on 11-match win streaks after winning their respective warm-up events.

Jan. 25 (UPI) --Madison Keys used wicked wrist work to singe the lines on Rod Laver Arena's cornflower blue court, transforming Aryna Sabalenka into a frantic foe to win Saturday's 2025 Australian ...

Aryna Sabalenka destroyed her racket in frustration after being denied a three-peat at the Australian Open. The two-time defending champion was stunned by Madison Keys, who won 6-3 2-6 7-5 to lift her first Grand Slam title. Following her defeat, the world No. 1 smashed her racket into her bench and stormed off Rod Laver Arena.

Aryna Sabalenka may have lost the Australian Open title, but she won the hearts of millions of fans with her runner-up speech. Even in defeat, Aryna Sabalenka has emerged as a winner. The world No. 1 came agonisingly close to becoming the sixth woman in Australian Open history to win three straight titles, but it wasn’t to be.

The day's first match at Rod Laver Arena was hardly vintage tennis, but Sabalenka was pleased to come away unscathed.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2 at the Rod Laver Arena and advanced to her third straight set final in the hard court major at Melbourne Park.