The world No. 1 came agonizingly close to winning a third straight title Down Under, but leaves Melbourne with plenty of positives despite a runner-up finish to Madison Keys.

Aryna Sabalenka has become the 5th player in the Open Era to reach five consecutive Women’s singles Grand Slam finals on hardcourt, matching a record that hasn’t been seen in 25 years.

Aryna Sabalenka saw her two-year reign at ... was denied the chance to become the first woman since Martina Hingis, from 1997-99, to secure a three-peat. “There definitely was a bit of ...

She had won 20 matches in a row at Melbourne Park, and one more victory on Saturday would have allowed Sabalenka to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to complete a threepeat ...

MELBOURNE, Australia — Aryna Sabalenka continued her charge towards a third-straight Australian Open title by overwhelming her “soulmate” Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2 in Thursday evening’s semifinal.

American Madison Keys stunned world No. 2 Iga Świątek in an all-time Australian Open classic, coming from a set down to win 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(8) and set up a final showdown against Aryna Sabalenka.

Andy Schooler previews Saturday’s Australian Open women’s singles final between his outright pick, Aryna Sabalenka, and Madison Keys.

A thriller at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne saw American Madison Keys upset No. 1-ranked women’s singles player Aryna ... Sabalenka, who was looking to become the first player since Martina ...

MELBOURNE – Aryna Sabalenka threw her racket on the sideline ... have allowed Sabalenka to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to complete a threepeat in Australia.

Her ball? It’s a rocket,” said world No. 10 Daria Kasatkina. “It’s like winners everywhere,” added Paula Badosa, the world No. 12. “Sometimes you’re like, ‘I’m just walking around the court because I feel like she’s playing Playstation’.

Australian Open score and latest updates from final - Defending champion Sabalenka takes on 19th seed Keys, who is making her second major final appearance

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.