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Keys Stuns Svitolina in Aussie Open QF

Madison Keys staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. The match began with a strong performance from the 28th-seeded Svitolina, who secured the first set after winning three consecutive games without any breaks in the opening six. However, the momentum shifted in the second set as Keys, seeded 19th, broke Svitolina’s serve in the sixth game and went on to take the set, forcing a decisive third.

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In the final set, Keys capitalized on her aggressive play, breaking Svitolina in the fifth game. This crucial break proved sufficient, allowing her to complete the comeback and secure a spot in the semifinals, where she will face either Iga Swiatek or Emma Navarro. Throughout the match, Keys showcased her offensive prowess, recording six aces and 49 winners. Despite committing 41 unforced errors, her ability to execute key shots at critical moments ultimately led to her victory, marking her tenth consecutive win after her success at the Adelaide International.

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Svitolina acknowledged the challenge posed by Keys prior to their match, emphasizing the heightened difficulty of the tournament’s later stages. After her victory over Veronika Kudermetova, she remarked, “Now it’s actually where the tournament starts… you’re playing against players who have been here many times and know how to deal with different kinds of pressure situations.” While Svitolina performed competently with 20 winners and 15 unforced errors, it was Keys’ control of the match that made the decisive difference in this thrilling quarterfinal clash.

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