Aryna Sabalenka v Madison Keys women’s final results, scores, time, schedule, draw, how to watch
Keys made her first grand slam semi-final at Melbourne Park and she is so happy to win her first title here as well.
She also thanked the physios for “keeping us together with tape”.
Then came a tearful, poignant speech to her team and supporters.
Madison Keys of the United States celebrates a point against Aryna Sabalenka in the Women’s Singles Final.Credit: Getty Images
“I have wanted this for so long, and I have been in one other grand slam final, and it did not go my way and I didn’t know if I was ever going to get back to this position to try to win a trophy again,” Keys said.
“My team believed in me every step of the way. So, thank you so much. They believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself, and helped me every step of the way. Last year was so tough, with some really bad injuries, I didn’t know if I was gonna be able to do it again.
“To be here and have this trophy, and my husband [and coach], who is looking confused over there … I love you too. I love you all so much.
“Now I am dazed and confused. I want to say thank you so much, [I’m] so appreciative to every single person who helped me continue to believe in myself, and push on to achieve this dream. Thank you so much and I cannot wait to see you all next year.”
