Keys, ranked 14th and seeded 19th, prevented Sabalenka from earning what would have been her third women's trophy in a row at the Australian Open — something last accomplished by Martina Hingis from 1997-99 — and her fourth major title overall.

American Madison Keys produced an inspired display to beat defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 2-6 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday and capture her maiden Grand Slam title. The 29-year-old,

Keys, born in Illinois and now based in Florida, is the oldest woman to become a first-time Slam champ since Flavia Pennetta, who was 33 at the 2015 U.S. Open.