Sports News of Thursday, 23 January 2025
Source: www.ghanawebbers.com
American Madison Keys shocked world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open semifinals, winning 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (8) to advance to her first final since 2015.
Swiatek had been dominant throughout the tournament, not dropping a set and losing just 14 games in her previous matches. In contrast, Keys had dropped 59 games and spent significantly more time on court.
Despite Swiatek's dominant form, Keys found her rhythm after a tough first set, overpowering the Polish star with aggressive play and resilience. Keys will now face two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the final, a match that promises to be a thrilling showdown between two of the tournament’s standout players.