Madison Keys of the United States has upset two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final.

The 29-year-old from Rock Island, Illinois, beat the No. 1-ranked woman and two-time defending Australian Open champion at Melbourne Park Saturday night.

Aryna Sabalenka saw her two-year reign at the Australian Open end after losing to Madison Keys in the final – and she didn’t take it well.

Madison Keys has learnt plenty since her last, and first, grand slam final – mainly to embrace the prospect of being “uncomfortable 99 per cent of the time”.

Madison Keys — using a mix of solid serves, power and defense — upset two-time defending champion and top seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to win the Australian Open on Saturday, giving the 29-year-old American her first Grand Slam title in 46 tries.

Aryna Sabalenka is aiming for a historic three-peat at Melbourne Park. Will Madison Keys stop her with the feel good story of the tournament?

Inspiration from opponent Aryna Sabalenka and a willingness to embrace change have carried Madison Keys to the brink of a long-awaited first grand slam title.

Australian Open women's singles title clash will see top seed and red-hot favourite Aryna Sabalenka take on surprise finalist Madison Keys, who upset the odds to stop world No 2 Iga Swiatek in the semifinal.

Madison Keys out to unlock secret of grand slam success in Australian Open final - Keys will try to end Aryna Sabalenka’s winning run at Melbourne Park after upsetting Iga Swiatek.

Aryna Sabalenka will be aiming for her third consecutive Australian Open title, while Madison Keys is on a determined path to claim her maiden Grand Slam victory. Check how to watch the Aryna Sabalenka Vs Madison Keys,

MELBOURNE - Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will battle American 19th seed Madison Keys in the ... joining Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Steffi Graf, Monica Seles and Hingis.