Madison Keys says she kept telling herself to be brave down the stretch of a tight third set in the Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

Madison Keys said breaking through at the Australian Open for her first Grand Slam title "means the world" after she defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three thrilling sets Saturday. Keys, the 19th seed,

Madison Keys appeared destined for a Grand Slam trophy. 16 years later on a breezy night in Melbourne, she held it in her hands.