US tennis star Madison Keys has won her first grand slam title after overcoming Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s Australian Open final, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5.
The 29-year-old became the fourth-oldest first-time Grand Slam champion in the professional era, ending Sabalenka’s bid for a third straight Melbourne Park crown.
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Keys yelled in delight and wiped away tears on securing the title after withstanding a fierce fightback from the Belarusian two-time defending champion.
Her previous best Australian Open finish was 10 years ago when she reached the semifinals in 2015.
The American had been tipped as a future world No 1 after winning her maiden WTA Tour match at the age of 14.
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