Madison Keys is about to begin her run in the draw in Rome. Last year in Rome, Madison lost in the quarter to Iga Swiatek 6-1 6-3. In the previous edition of this tournament, she conquered Maria Camila Osorio Serrano 6-0 4-6 6-3, Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-4 4-6 6-3 and Sorana Cirstea 6-2 6-1. Madison will try to conquer the title after she was the runner-up once in 2016.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Madison Keys’s projected draw together withherpresumable opposition in Internazionali BNL d’Italia. Keys has a weak record (9-12) against the projected opponents.
R2 – Varvara Gracheva’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11-16 | 4-6 | 6-6 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 29-28 | 13-15 | 15-10 | 0-1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 36-30 | 23-18 | 7-6 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 29-32 | 7-11 | 12-14 | 10-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 27-31 | 11-10 | 7-10 | 9-9 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 10-14 | 5-7 | 4-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 70-26 | 10-7 | 46-10 | 14-8 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| 2018 | 28-13 | 1-1 | 22-10 | 5-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Varvara Gracheva has a 8-12 win-loss record in 2025, 3-3 on clay. In the last 10 years, Gracheva has a 145-77 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The French player won 4 of her last 10 matches.
Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia the French player was overcome by Maria Sakkari in the 2nd round 6-2 6-2.
H2H Madison Keys vs. Varvara Gracheva
There is no head to head record between Madison Keys and Varvara Gracheva since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
R3 – Anna Kalinskaya’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Madison Keys
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9-12 | 1-6 | 5-4 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 38-19 | 28-12 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 28-18 | 16-15 | 7-3 | 5-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 27-20 | 22-10 | 2-6 | 1-1 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 30-23 | 19-12 | 3-7 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 9-8 | 8-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 40-20 | 19-6 | 8-5 | 4-4 | 9-5 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 28-23 | 14-7 | 7-6 | 4-7 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
Anna Kalinskaya has a 7-9 record in 2025, 3-2 on clay. As for the previous 12 years, Kalinskaya has a 80-56 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Russian won 4 of her last 10 matches.
The Russian’s most significant achievement of this season was getting to the semifinal Singapore.
Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia the Russian capitulated to Elina Svitolina in the 3rd round 6-3 6-3.
H2H Madison Keys vs. Anna Kalinskaya
This would be the 4th time that Madison Keys and Anna Kalinskaya clash against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Keys (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on clay in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Madison Keys could face Peyton Stearns. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Peyton Stearns.
R4 – Paula Badosa’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Madison Keys
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16-9 | 12-7 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 37-19 | 26-11 | 6-5 | 0-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 18-9 | 6-4 | 11-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 32-22 | 20-13 | 8-5 | 1-2 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 43-17 | 19-9 | 17-3 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 14-9 | 7-6 | 6-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 57-33 | 17-13 | 17-12 | 7-4 | 7-3 | 9-1 |
| 2018 | 39-21 | 8-3 | 19-11 | 11-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
Paula Badosa has a 12-7 win-loss record in 2025, but she has not competed hitherto on clay. The Spaniard won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Badosa’s best result of this current year was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open .
Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia the Spaniard lost to Cori Gauff in the 4th round 5-7 6-4 6-1.
H2H Madison Keys vs. Paula Badosa
This match would represent the 2nd time that Madison Keys and Paula Badosa play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Keys (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Madison Keys could square off with Beatriz Haddad Maia. Their head to head is 3-2 for Madison Keys.
1/4 – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-2 for Iga Swiatek
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32-10 | 21-6 | 11-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 64-9 | 29-5 | 26-2 | 7-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 68-11 | 42-8 | 19-2 | 0-0 | 7-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 67-9 | 42-6 | 18-1 | 5-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-15 | 18-10 | 12-2 | 2-1 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 16-5 | 6-4 | 7-1 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 34-17 | 17-8 | 10-3 | 4-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 43-6 | 8-1 | 34-5 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Iga Swiatek has a 26-8 record in 2025, 5-2 on clay. In the course of the last 10 years, Swiatek has a 142-20 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Iga won 7 of her last 10 matches.
The Pole’s most significant achievement of this season was getting to the final Australia.
Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Iga won the competition after defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-3.
H2H Madison Keys vs. Iga Swiatek
This contest would be 8th time that Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek clash against each other. The head to head is 5-2 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), 4-0 on clay in major tournaments.
Possibly, Madison Keys could face Elina Svitolina. Their H2H is 4-2 for Madison Keys.
1/2 – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Madison Keys
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31-11 | 20-6 | 11-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 39-16 | 29-9 | 4-2 | 0-2 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 59-18 | 45-12 | 8-4 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 42-21 | 28-15 | 11-4 | 1-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 39-19 | 29-12 | 6-4 | 0-0 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 17-9 | 16-7 | 0-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 25-19 | 14-10 | 4-5 | 4-1 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 50-22 | 21-9 | 22-10 | 7-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Jessica Pegula has a 27-8 win-loss record in 2025, 7-2 on clay. In connection to the previous 17 years, Pegula has a 124-76 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The American won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of the season was winning the tournament in Austin where she overcame Mccartney Kessler in the final 7-5 6-2, and in Charleston where she defeated Sofia Kenin in the final 6-3 7-5.
Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia the American didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Madison Keys vs. Jessica Pegula
This match would represent the 4th time that Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula face off. The head to head is 2-1 for Keys (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Madison Keys could play Jasmine Paolini. Their head to head record is 1-1.
Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-2 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40-7 | 23-4 | 17-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 56-14 | 38-7 | 15-4 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 55-14 | 35-9 | 14-3 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-22 | 20-15 | 9-5 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 45-18 | 24-11 | 13-3 | 1-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 29-10 | 14-7 | 6-3 | 9-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 39-22 | 28-12 | 5-5 | 4-1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 51-25 | 34-13 | 7-6 | 3-2 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
Aryna Sabalenka has a 31-5 win-loss record in 2025, 8-1 on clay. During the last 10 years, Aryna has a 85-40 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Sabalenka will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 6 matches winning streak.
Her best result of the year was winning the tournament in Brisbane where she beat Polina Kudermetova in the final 4-6 6-3 6-2, in Miami where she defeated Jessica Pegula in the final 7-5 6-2, and in Madrid where she defeated Cori Gauff in the final 6-3 7-6(3).
Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Sabalenka surrendered to Iga Swiatek in the final 6-2 6-3.
H2H Madison Keys vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This match would represent the 8th time that Madison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka square off. The head to head is 5-2 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Madison Keys could compete against Cori Gauff. Their H2H record is 3-2 for Madison Keys.
