In a dramatic Australian Open semifinal, Madison Keys fought back from a match point down to triumph over second seed Iga Swiatek, winning 5-7, 6-1, 7-6. This victory propels Keys into her second Grand Slam final, where she will face reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka. The tournament has seen notable upsets and increased crowd unruliness, reflecting a shift in the atmosphere at major tennis events. Keys emphasized her focus on seizing this opportunity, aiming for her first Grand Slam title after years of near misses in pivotal matches.