Sun Jan 26 00:39:59 UTC 2025: ## Veteran Keys Triumphs at Australian Open, Credits Therapy for Victory
**Melbourne, Australia** – American tennis star Madison Keys, 29, secured a stunning victory at the Australian Open, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling final match. The win marks Keys’ first Grand Slam title and makes her the oldest first-time women’s Australian Open champion in the Open Era.
Keys attributed her success not just to her athletic prowess, but also to significant personal growth aided by therapy. “Lots of therapy helped,” she revealed, emphasizing that the sessions addressed both her mental game and her overall self-perception. “Actually getting help, talking to someone, not just about tennis but how I felt about myself… If I hadn’t done that, I don’t think I would be sitting here.”
The emotional victory was a testament to Keys’ resilience. “I’m just really proud of myself,” she said. “I didn’t always believe that I could get back to this point.” Her triumph underscores the growing recognition of mental health’s importance in high-performance athletics.
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