Keys deciphers Swiatek's secret in a cinematic duel

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After more than two and a half hours of tension and different emotions, Madison Keys ended the madness by defeating Iga Swiatek with a tight score of 5-7, 6-1, and 7-6(8) in the second semifinal of the 2025 Australian Open. The American broke down in tears as soon as she secured an epic victory against the world number two, who had a match point on her serve in the final game of the third set. Madison will now face Aryna Sabalenka in the ultimate battle for the trophy.

Contrary to all predictions, the match began with a Madison who left no room for speculations. Aggressive and assertive, the American made the first move, taking charge against an Iga who couldn't defend herself effectively. Swiatek responded with another break, but Keys' intentions remained unchanged. Despite both players struggling with their serves, the world number two relied on experience to gain control of the match.

Keys fights back, but Swiatek dominates

From being 5-2 down, when it seemed like the first set was leaning in favor of the Polish player, Madison resurged by finding winners to level the score to 5-5, making it clear that she would continue to give her 100% on every point. After seven breaks, Iga asserted her dominance from the return by showing grit at a crucial moment to position herself one set away from the final.

Madison strikes back

Swiatek's power manifested on the scoreboard but failed to translate consistently on the court where both players faced relentless inconsistency. This time, the lack of constancy only seemed to affect one side, with Iga appearing defenseless and even expressing frustration towards her team. Keys' high intensity proved enough to unsettle the Polish player, who displayed an unprecedented version of her game in Australia.

With a 0-5 deficit, the world number two tried to prolong points to regain certain sensations, and although she avoided a bagel, the American showcased her best tennis to diminish her opponent's confidence, who seemed completely lost in certain exchanges. Operating at a simply superior speed, Keys took charge to determine the fate of the points. The threat persisted from both players on serve, but with everything at stake and the final closer than ever, both the American and the European stood strong in defense.

From missed opportunities by Madison to Swiatek's failure to convert a crucial break at that stage of the semifinal clash, the moment arrived when Keys let out a scream mixing rage and relief. Despite being two points away from the final, the American lost her serve at the most critical moment of the match, yet this was not definitive for Iga, who made a double fault to force the match to a tiebreak.

The ending couldn't have been any different

Nerves heightened as both players became increasingly aware of their current situation and what a victory could mean for them. Errors arose from both sides of the net, although Iga had the upper hand on the scoreboard. This remained so until the second match point, the first in the tiebreak, which favored Madison, ultimately causing a major upset.

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