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Madison Keys Battles Past Ruse to Reach Wimbledon Second Round

Keys' powerful serve proved decisive under searing temperatures on Court 2.

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 30, 2025 Madison Keys of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 30, 2025 Madison Keys of the U.S. reacts during her first round match against Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 30, 2025 Madison Keys of the U.S. reacts during her first round match against Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

Overview

  • Keys recovered from a first-set tiebreak to prevail 6-7(4) 7-5 7-5 against Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the first round.
  • The match unfolded in 32°C heat that forced Ruse to wrap ice towels during changeovers and eventually seek medical attention.
  • Ruse was escorted off for a blood pressure check and treatment for a thigh cramp before returning to complete the match.
  • With the win, Keys extended her unbeaten 10-0 record in opening matches at Wimbledon.
  • She will next face Serbia’s Olga Danilovic in the second round at the All England Club.