Keys, ranked 14th and seeded 19th, prevented Sabalenka from earning what would have been her third women's trophy in a row at the Australian Open — something last accomplished by Martina Hingis from 1997-99 — and her fourth major title overall.

World No1 denied third consecutive Melbourne triumph as American becomes one of the oldest first-time Grand Slam winners of the Open era

Back-to-back Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka is aiming for a feat only a few others have completed.The world No. 1 dropped just one set on her way to winning both the 2023 and 2024 titles at Melbourne Park.