Keys Stuns Swiatek to Reach Australian Open Final

In a gripping Australian Open semifinal Thursday, Madison Keys achieved a remarkable upset over world No. 2 Iga Swiatek, winning 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8). The match was notable for its intensity, with Keys—the 19th seed—saving a match point before sealing victory with what she called an "extra dramatic finish." This win propels the American to her second Grand Slam final, where she will face top seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus on Saturday, eight years after her runner-up finish at the US Open.

Aryna Sabalenka secured her place in the final by defeating friend and competitor Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2, earlier in the day. The victory further cements Sabalenka's dominance, as she aims for a historic three-peat at Melbourne Park, last achieved by Martina Hingis from 1997-1999. Sabalenka's powerful play was highlighted by a 32-11 advantage in winners. "If she plays like this," the 11th-seeded Badosa said of her competitor, "I mean, we can already give her the trophy." As Sabalenka put it, "If I'll be able to put myself in the history (books), it's going to mean a lot. It's going to mean the world to me." (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)