WATCH: Madison Keys' emotional win goes viral after stunning Aryna Sabalenka to claim first Grand Slam title at 2025 Australian Open final

Tennis star Madison Keys experienced an emotional and blistering moment after her magnificent win over two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the 2025 Australian Open final at the Rod Laver Arena of the Melbourne Park on January 25, clinching her first-ever Grand Slam title. The thrilling and gruelling encounter concluded with a score of 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, marking a significant win for tennis sensation at the age of 29.

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Madison Keys will be back to her career high of world #7 when the new rankings come out.

The last time she held that ranking was in 2016.

9 years later, she’s back where she belongs.

A story full of pain, joy, doubt… but most importantly resilience.

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 25, 2025

Following her win in the final showdown, the star player was visibly overwhelmed with a smile on her face and shed tears of happiness as Keys celebrated with her team and husband at Rod Laver Arena. This stunning win is crucial for Keys, who had already faced heartbreak in earlier Grand Slam events, including a semifinal loss to Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open in 2023.

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 25, 2025

Bear with me, I'm absolutely going to cry. Madison Keys

Meanwhile, tennis star Madison Keys was ecstatic and full of tears during her closing ceremony of the 2025 Australian Open at the Rod Laver Arena of the Melbourne Park. The 29-year-old star player congratulated Aryna Sabalenka for playing an unbelievable game against her. She was seen full of tears, expressing joy with her emotional words.

Watch the video here:

Madison Keys’ reaction after beating Sabalenka to win Australian Open

The last time she played a Slam final, she lost to 1 of her closest friends in 2017

She handled that loss with grace, as she’s done her whole career

Finally, this moment is hers. 🥹

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 25, 2025

"Okay, bear with me; I'm absolutely going to cry. There's no way I’m getting through this without tears. Congrats to Aryna; that was unbelievable playing. I'm just happy I finally got you back. I’ve always felt so at home here. I made my first Grand Slam semi-final in Melbourne, and to now have won my first final here—it means the absolute world to me," Keys said, holding the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup.

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