Madison Keys discusses her recent experiences playing in Madrid and Rome. She shares her disappointment with her performance in Madrid, where she struggled due to unexpected weather changes, but managed to advance. In contrast, Keys expresses her comfort and ease on the clay courts in Rome, believing her experience and familiarity with the surface better prepares her for her best clay court season.
Keys emphasizes the importance of staying true to one’s game and not trying to adapt too much to the clay surface. Despite some challenges in Madrid, Keys takes positives from both experiences and looks forward to continuing her strong start to the season.
Keys in Rome, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.16, Keys has achieved a composed 8-4 record in 2024. Keys is currently competing in Rome where she managed to beat the world no.64 Maria Camila Osorio Serrano 6-0 4-6 6-3.
Madison Keys will compete against the world no.13 Beatriz Haddad Maia in the 3rd round. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Haddad Maia.
The American won 8 titles in her career: 4 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)