Madison Keys pulled off a dramatic upset, saving a match point before defeating world number two Iga Swiatek to reach the Australian Open final, where she will face two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe! Keys triumphed 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) in a thrilling semi-final against five-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek. The Polish star served for the match at 6-5 in the third set and held match point, but Keys dug deep to break back and ultimately prevailed in a tense tie-break, coming from 7-5 down to seal the victory. In the other semi-final, top seed Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant run, defeating close friend Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2. Sabalenka is now one win away from becoming the first woman since Martina Hingis (1997-99) to secure three consecutive Australian Open titles. “I have goosebumps. I am so proud of myself and my team that we were able to put ourselves in such a situation,” Sabalenka said after her win. “If I put my name in history, it will mean the world to me. I couldn’t even dream of it.” Swiatek’s semi-final defeat also ensures that Sabalenka will retain her position as world number one after the tournament concludes.