Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her semifinal match against Paula Badosa of Spain at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus walks past Paula Badosa of Spain during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Paula Badosa of Spain falls during her semifinal match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a forehand return to Paula Badosa of Spain during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Paula Badosa of Spain reacts during her semifinal match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her semifinal match against Paula Badosa of Spain at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus serves to Paula Badosa of Spain during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Paula Badosa of Spain reacts during her semifinal match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Paula Badosa of Spain reacts during her semifinal match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a forehand return to Paula Badosa of Spain during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her semifinal match against Paula Badosa of Spain at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
American model and TV presenter Tyra Banks gestures as she watches Paula Badosa of Spain and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka, right, of Belarus is congratulated by Paula Badosa of Spain following during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Madison Keys of the U.S. reacts during her semifinal match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a forehand return to Madison Keys of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts during her semifinal match against Madison Keys of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Madison Keys of the U.S. reacts during her semifinal match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts during her semifinal match against Madison Keys of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Madison Keys of the U.S. walks past Iga Swiatek of Poland during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Supporters of Madison Keys of the U.S. react during her semifinal match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts during her semifinal match against Madison Keys of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a forehand return to Madison Keys of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a backhand return to Madison Keys of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Madison Keys of the U.S. reacts during her semifinal match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Madison Keys of the U.S. reacts after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, early Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iga Swiatek of Poland waves as she leaves Rod Laver Arena following semifinal loss to Madison Keys of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, early Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Madison Keys of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, early Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Madison Keys of the U.S. reacts after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, early Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Madison Keys of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, early Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts during her semifinal match against Madison Keys of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Madison Keys of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Iga Swiatek of Poland during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Australian Open: Madison Keys upsets Iga Swiatek and will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final
Madison Keys saved a match point and upset No. 2 Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) in a high-intensity Australian Open semifinal to reach a Grand Slam title match for the second time in her career
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her semifinal match against Paula Badosa of Spain at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus walks past Paula Badosa of Spain during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Ng Han Guan - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paula Badosa of Spain falls during her semifinal match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Vincent Thian - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a forehand return to Paula Badosa of Spain during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Vincent Thian - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paula Badosa of Spain reacts during her semifinal match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her semifinal match against Paula Badosa of Spain at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus serves to Paula Badosa of Spain during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Vincent Thian - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paula Badosa of Spain reacts during her semifinal match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Paula Badosa of Spain reacts during her semifinal match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a forehand return to Paula Badosa of Spain during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Manish Swarup - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her semifinal match against Paula Badosa of Spain at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Manish Swarup - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
American model and TV presenter Tyra Banks gestures as she watches Paula Badosa of Spain and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Aryna Sabalenka, right, of Belarus is congratulated by Paula Badosa of Spain following during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Ng Han Guan - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madison Keys of the U.S. reacts during her semifinal match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a forehand return to Madison Keys of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts during her semifinal match against Madison Keys of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Ng Han Guan - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madison Keys of the U.S. reacts during her semifinal match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Manish Swarup - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts during her semifinal match against Madison Keys of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Vincent Thian - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madison Keys of the U.S. walks past Iga Swiatek of Poland during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Supporters of Madison Keys of the U.S. react during her semifinal match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Vincent Thian - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts during her semifinal match against Madison Keys of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Vincent Thian - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a forehand return to Madison Keys of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a backhand return to Madison Keys of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Vincent Thian - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madison Keys of the U.S. reacts during her semifinal match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Ng Han Guan - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madison Keys of the U.S. reacts after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, early Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iga Swiatek of Poland waves as she leaves Rod Laver Arena following semifinal loss to Madison Keys of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, early Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Madison Keys of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, early Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Manish Swarup - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madison Keys of the U.S. reacts after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, early Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Manish Swarup - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madison Keys of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, early Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Vincent Thian - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts during her semifinal match against Madison Keys of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Ng Han Guan - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madison Keys of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Iga Swiatek of Poland during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — When Madison Keys finally finished off her 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) upset of No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a high-intensity, high-quality Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, saving a match point along the way, the 29-year-old American crouched on the court and placed a hand on her white hat.
She had a hard time believing it all. The comeback. What Keys called an “extra dramatic finish.” The victory over five-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek, who'd been on the most dominant run at Melbourne Park in a dozen years. And now a chance for Keys to play in her second Grand Slam final, a long wait after being the 2017 U.S. Open runner-up.
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