Aryna Sabalenka has become the 5th player in the Open Era to reach five consecutive Women’s singles Grand Slam finals on hardcourt, matching a record that hasn’t been seen in 25 years.

The world No. 1 came agonizingly close to winning a third straight title Down Under, but leaves Melbourne with plenty of positives despite a runner-up finish to Madison Keys.

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.

Aryna Sabalenka saw her two-year reign at ... was denied the chance to become the first woman since Martina Hingis, from 1997-99, to secure a three-peat. “There definitely was a bit of ...

American Madison Keys stunned world No. 2 Iga Świątek in an all-time Australian Open classic, coming from a set down to win 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(8) and set up a final showdown against Aryna Sabalenka.

Andy Schooler previews Saturday’s Australian Open women’s singles final between his outright pick, Aryna Sabalenka, and Madison Keys.

Madison Keys fulfilled her destiny at the 2025 Australian Open, stunning Aryna Sabalenka ... Monica Seles, and Martina Hingis as the only women to three-peat in Melbourne, having won her first ...

A thriller at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne saw American Madison Keys upset No. 1-ranked women’s singles player Aryna ... Sabalenka, who was looking to become the first player since Martina ...

She had won 20 matches in a row at Melbourne Park, and one more victory on Saturday would have allowed Sabalenka to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to complete a threepeat ...

MELBOURNE – Aryna Sabalenka threw her racket on the sideline ... have allowed Sabalenka to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to complete a threepeat in Australia.

MELBOURNE - Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will battle American 19th seed Madison Keys in the final on Saturday looking to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to win the ...

Sabalenka is on a path to becoming the first woman to win three consecutive Australian Open championships since Swiss star Martina Hingis accomplished the feat in 1999. Sabalenka has been playing ...