After 11 days of riveting competition at Melbourne Park, just four men remain in contention for Australian Open glory. One of them is looking to defend their crown, two are seeking their maiden Grand Slam title,

Keys, the No. 19 seed and a two-time semifinalist at Melbourne Park, had won the first set. But Rybakina, who like Keys is a precise winner machine when she is playing the tennis she wants to play, had taken the second by seizing the initiative and playing on her front foot. Halfway to the finish, Keys had become a passive counterpuncher.

Madison Keys is back into the Australian Open semifinals for a third time after her 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Elina Svitolina of Ukraine

Madison Keys is into the Australian Open semifinals for the third time after conquering Elina Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday.