Australian Open 2025 LIVE updates: Keys wins first set as Sabalenka chases third Open crown

Keys was nervous to start the second set, her first serves were off the mark and it left her at 30-30.
Sabalenka then came up with a stunning return down the line for break point.
But she hit a potential winner into the net on the next point, same with a more difficult return as Keys went to the net at deuce.
Madison Keys started the women’s final on fire against the two-time reigning champion.Credit: Getty Images
Yet Keys couldn’t keep her advantage and Sabalenka earned a second break point.
A Keys ace toook that away, then Keys worked her into one corner and send down an inch perfect backhand winner.
Keys won the next point to hold serve.
Deep breath Madi.
Keys leads 6-3, 1-0.