ANGRY Aryna Sabalenka smashed her racquet as she missed out on an Australian Open hat-trick. American Madison Keys became a major winner for the first time with a 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 victory in

Aryna Sabalenka faces Madison Keys in the Australian Open final as the World No 1 bids to achieve the first ‘three-peat’ of women’s singles titles in 26 years, in what promises to be a battle between two big-hitters in Melbourne.

Madison Keys defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 2-6 7-5 to become the oldest first-time winner of the women's singles title at the Australian Open.

Madison Keys won her first ever grand slam title on Saturday, stunning two-time defending champion and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 2-6 7-5 in a thrilling Australian Open women’s final.

Aryna Sabalenka will go for her third straight Australian Open title. Standing in her way is a red-hot Madison Keys. Here's everything you need to know about the final.

Sabalenka has the chance to become the first player in 26 years to win three Australian Open women’s singles titles in a row

Aryna Sabalenka was unable to hide her frustration after losing the Australian Open final to Madison Keys as the World No 1 smashed up her racket following the handshake at the net.

In the Open era, only Flavia Pennetta, Ann Jones and Francesca Schiavone have won maiden grand slam titles later into their career than 29-year-old Keys, who covered her face with her hands in delight and disbelief after sending a final forehand win fizzing past Sabalenka.

USA's Madison Keys defeated World No.1 and two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the grand finale on Saturday to win her maiden Grand Slam title.

Being told you will be a future world number one at the age of 14 is an extremely tough burden for any young athlete to carry -- just ask Madison Keys.

An American woman is a champion once again. After having to face the two best players in the world -- Iga Switaek and Aryna Sabalenka -- Madison Keys has claimed her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. Keys outlasted Sabalenka in the final on Saturday over three sets to accomplish the feat.