In gaining her first victory in a Grand Slam tennis event, Madison Keys becomes the third Black woman, behind Evonne Goolagong-Cawley and Serena Williams, to win the Australian Open women’s singles title. She is also the first woman since Serena Williams to beat the number one and two seeds on her way to the winner’s trophy.

The 29-year-old from Rock Island, Illinois, beat the No. 1-ranked woman and two-time defending Australian Open champion at Melbourne Park Saturday night.

But one Australian tennis legend who won't be in attendance this year is Rod Laver. A widely ... a sign on Margaret Court Arena in 2019 that said 'Evonne Goolagong Arena', fuelling calls for ...

Evonne Goolagong Cawley has presented the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup to the Rod Laver Arena crowd, with the players on their way next. As we wait for the players for the women’s final ...

Madison Keys of the U.S. reacts as she receives the the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup from Evonne Goolagong Cawley ... When Madison Keys stepped into Rod Laver Arena at 7:37 p.m. on Saturday night ...