Sat Jan 25 00:58:16 UTC 2025: ## Sabalenka Seeks Third Straight Australian Open Title in Early-Morning Showdown Against Keys

**Melbourne, Australia** – The 2025 Australian Open concludes this weekend with a highly anticipated women’s final between world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and American Madison Keys. Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, aims for a historic three-peat against the 19th-seeded Keys, who upset No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek in the semifinals. The match begins at an ungodly 3:30 a.m. ET for US viewers due to the time difference.

This marks the sixth meeting between Sabalenka and Keys, with Sabalenka holding a commanding 4-1 head-to-head record. The match will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and the Tennis Channel, and streamed on ESPN+, Sling, Fubo, and other platforms. For those unwilling to stay up until the wee hours, replays and highlights will be available later in the day.

The men’s final will see Alexander Zverev facing defending champion Jannik Sinner after Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal due to injury led to boos from the crowd.

The Australian Open’s late-night schedule has presented a challenge for US audiences, with matches often airing well into the early morning hours. However, the excitement surrounding Sabalenka’s potential three-peat and Keys’ impressive run promises to make it worth the late night (or early morning) viewing for tennis fans.

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