World number one Aryna Sabalenka failed to win the Australian Open for the third time in a row. On January 25, in Melbourne, the favorite tennis player of the dictator Alexander Lukashenko in three sets in the final Australian Open lost to the American Madison Kiz (WTA No. 14)-3: 6: 2, 5: 7 Bookmakers did not believe in Kiz, calling a favorite of a 26-year.

This was Keys' second attempt at a Grand Slam title, having lost in the US Open final in 2017..

Sabalenka entered the final on a 20-match winning streak at the Australian Open, but was unable to extend her winning streak..

After the final rally, the 28-year-old tennis player could not contain her emotions. She first broke her racket and then burst into tears, covering herself with a towel..

The victory at the Australian Open became 29-year-old Keys' first Grand Slam title.. Medison also set a record as the oldest tennis player who defeated the first and second missiles of the world in the semifinals and final of the Grendema (29 years and 342 days), surpassing the previous record Venus Williams.

Following this success, Keys rose to seventh place in the WTA world rankings, her highest career ranking.. In turn, the defeat of Sobolenko threw her back to the second position.