A big favorite faces off against a fiery underdog as the women’s final takes center stage. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka aims for her third straight Australian Open title against Madison Keys at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

Match Details

Path to the Final

Aryna Sabalenka (No. 1):

• Defeated Paula Badosa in straight sets in semifinals
• Has lost only one set during the entire tournament
• Seeking to become seventh woman in Open Era to win three consecutive Australian Open titles

Madison Keys (No. 19):

• Stunned No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek in semifinals
• Competing in her 46th major tournament
• Looking for first Grand Slam title after 2017 US Open final appearance

Head-to-Head History

Sabalenka enters as the heavy favorite, having dominated their previous meetings with a 4-1 head-to-head advantage. Keys will need a nearly perfect performance to overcome the two-time defending champion’s powerful game.

How to Watch

The match will air live on ESPN with a pre-match show beginning at 3:00 AM ET. Additional coverage and streaming options are available on ESPN+.

This marks Sabalenka’s third straight Australian Open final appearance as she attempts to join Martina Hingis (1997-1999) as the only women to win three consecutive titles in Melbourne since 1999.

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