11:38
I. Świątek – M. Keys 0:1
The European can fend off the first break point with a service winner. Keys then uses the second break ball and takes the 1-0 in the first set with a longline passed ball and a subsequent volley error from the Pole.
11:37
I. Świątek – M. Keys 0:0
Once again, the Warsaw native has to go over the second serve. Kays returns well and the world number two puts her forehand longline into the side for two break chances for the American.
11:30
I. Świątek – M. Keys 0:0
Świątek opened the match with her serve. She brings the first serve into the court and a long rally develops, which Keys wins with a smash from the net. The five-time Grand Slam winner then has to go over the second serve and produces the first double fault at 0:30. Then the Pole goes to the net after her serve and gets the 15:30 with her cross backhand.
11:30
The players are here – it’s about to start!
Iga Świątek and Madison Keys step onto the hard court in the Rod Laver Arena. The roof is now open again and the players are warming up.
11:29
Balance sheet speaks for Świątek
The two players have met five times on the tour. The Pole was able to win four times and Keys only once. The last duel was on clay in Rome last year. At that time, the Warsaw native won 6:1 and 6:3.
11:23
Still without losing a set in the tournament
For the first time in three years, Iga Świątek is in the semi-finals of the Australian Open. The world number two defeated the Czech Siniakovà 6:3 and 6:4 in the first round. She then gave the Slovakian Šramková no chance with 6:0 and 6:2. In the third round, the Warsaw native defeated the British Raducanu in two sets 6:1 and 6:0. She also had no problems against the last remaining German Lys in the round of 16. She won 6:0 and 6:1. In the quarterfinals the Pole met a seeded player for the first time. Here too, she stayed without losing a set and threw world number eight Navarro out of the tournament 6:1 and 6:2. Now the American Keys is waiting for the former world number one. Can she still prevent the 23-year-old from reaching the final?
11:17
Stood on the pitch for almost three hours longer
Madison Keys is in the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the third time in her career. The American won in the first round against her compatriot Li 6:4 and 7:4. The 29-year-old then prevailed against the Belgian Ruse in a three-set match with 7:6, 2:6 and 7:5. In the third round, the world number 14 met her compatriot Collings and won 6:4 and 6:4. In the round of 16, the tennis player from Rock Island again went through three sets. She defeated former Australian Open finalist Rybakina 6:3, 1:6 and 6:3. In the quarterfinals, the North American fought her way back into the match after being down a set (3:6) and ultimately won 6:3 and 6:4. In total, the 2025 Adelaide winner was on the pitch three hours longer than the Pole. In addition, the 2017 US Open finalist has not yet won a semi-final at the Australian Open.
11:13
Sabalenka is in the final of the Australian Open
Aryna Sabalenka is in the final of the Australian Open for the third time in a row. The Belarusian won the first semi-final against Paula Badosa 6:4 and 6:2. This means the second semi-final can now begin.
10:32
Good morning
Welcome to the women’s semi-finals at the Australian Open 2025 in Melbourne. Today, among other things, the women’s semi-final matches are scheduled. Madison Keys was supposed to meet Iga Świątek in the Rod Laver Arena at around 11 a.m., but since the first set in the first semi-final between Sabalenka and Badose is currently underway, the start will be postponed a little. The organizers are currently expecting it to start around 12 p.m.