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Madison Keys Overcomes Two-Set Deficits to Reach Montreal Quarterfinals

Her back-to-back comebacks at the WTA 1000 event underline a return to form ahead of a quarterfinal match against the winner of Swiatek versus Tauson

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Japan's Naomi Osaka salutes fans after beating Latvian Anastasija Sevastova in the fourth round of the WTA Canadian Open in Montreal
American Madison Keys celebrates a victory over Czech Karolina Muchova in the fourth round of the WTA Canadian Open in Montreal

Overview

  • Keys rebounded from a one-set deficit to defeat Karolina Muchova 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the round of 16 at IGA Stadium.
  • She recorded her second consecutive come-from-behind win after overcoming a first-set loss to Caty McNally in the third round.
  • The victory marked her 75th career win against a top-20 opponent on the WTA Tour.
  • By reaching the last eight she matched Ana Ivanovic’s record for the longest gap between quarterfinal appearances at the event, returning nine years after her 2016 runner-up finish.
  • Keys is set to face the winner of Sunday’s match between Iga Swiatek and Clara Tauson in her quarterfinal tie on Tuesday.