Madison Keys shocks Iga Swiatek to set up final clash with Aryna Sabalenka

Keys set up an Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

Madison Keys celebrates her stunning victory (Ng Han Guan/AP)

Madison Keys stunned Iga Swiatek to set up an Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

It had appeared the world’s top two players were on a collision course to meet in a grand slam final for the first time, and Sabalenka kept her end of the bargain by beating close friend Paula Badosa 6-4 6-2.