Madison Keys delivered an emotional speech after her victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final, securing her first Grand Slam title at the age of 29. Keys, who had been a teenage prodigy and tipped as a future world No. 1, finally achieved her dream after a decade-long journey.
In her speech, Keys expressed her gratitude to her team and her husband, Bjorn Fratangelo, who has been her coach and biggest supporter. She became emotional as she recounted the challenges she faced, including injuries and doubts about her career. Keys praised Sabalenka for her incredible performance and sportsmanship, acknowledging the tough competition she provided.
The American tennis star’s heartfelt words resonated with the audience, and her tears of joy were a testament to the hard work and perseverance that led to her historic win. Keys’ victory not only marked a personal milestone but also made her the fourth-oldest first-time winner of a major in the Open Era.
With this win, Madison Keys has solidified her place among the elite in women’s tennis and inspired many with her resilience and determination.
Madison Keys in 2025
LWWLLWWLLW Ranked no.14, Madison played her last match on the 25th of January when she overcame world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 2-6 7-5 in the final of the Australian Open to win her 10th career title.
This season Madison achieved a compiled 14-1 record. The American conquered 2 titles in 2025 in Adelaide and Australian Open.
