Madison Keys credits therapy for unlocking her potential as grand slam winner

Madison Keys has claimed the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup for her first grand slam title (Ng Han Guan/AP)

Madison Keys credited lots of therapy for the mental unburdening that allowed her to realise a lifelong dream of winning a first grand slam title.

The American ended Aryna Sabalenka’s hopes of a third straight Australian Open title, seizing her moment to claim a 6-3 2-6 7-5 victory on Rod Laver Arena.