Madison Keys saves a match point on her way to defeating Iga Świątek in the Australian Open semifinals, booking a berth in the tournament decider.

MELBOURNE, Australia — When Madison Keys finally finished off her 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) upset of No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a high-intensity, high-quality Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, the 29-year-old American crouched on the court and placed a hand on her white hat.

Iga Swiatek's act during the Australian Open semi againsrt Madison Keys was heavily criticised on social media, with people calling her antics "dirty tactics".

The 29-year-old American will now face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the final as she attempts to win a first gram slam title

American Madison Keys will seek her first Grand Slam title after upsetting No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open semifinals.

Sabalenka, meanwhile, won against her good friend, Spaniard Paula Badosa, in her own semi-final earlier in the night. American tennis player Madison Keys has reached her first Australian Open decider, saving a match point before completing a stunning upset of second seed Iga Świątek in a gripping semi-final battle.

Iga Swiatek acknowledged Madison Keys' brave performance in the Australian Open semifinals, where Keys secured a place in the final against Aryna Saba

The key to victory in the NFL playoffs, baseball's new Evil Empire, the rise of women's wrestling, NBA in Paris, Caitlin can't miss, and more.

Madison Keys will face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final after a stunning upset win over second seed Iga Świątek.

Peaking at 364,000 viewers, Friday's Unrivaled 3×3 doubleheader became the most-watched women's basketball broadcast in TNT history.

The women's singles semifinals are set to offer two exciting matchups, each featuring top-level tennis and contrasting playing styles.