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Madison Keys Reflects on Australian Open Triumph as Indian Wells Campaign Begins

The newly crowned Grand Slam champion discusses her mental and emotional journey while continuing her winning streak in California.

Mar 8, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Aryna Sabalenka (BEL) reacts after she defeated McCartney Kessler (not pictured) during the second round of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Well Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 8, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Aryna Sabalenka (BEL) hits a shot as she defeated McCartney Kessler (not pictured) during the second round of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Well Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 25, 2025 Madison Keys of the U.S. celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
American Coco Gauff plays a forehand on the way to a second-round victory over Japan's Moyuka Uchijima at Indian Wells

Overview

  • Madison Keys won her first Grand Slam title at the 2025 Australian Open, defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set final.
  • Keys credits therapy and a shift in mindset for overcoming years of internal pressure and doubts about her career success.
  • The American player emphasized the importance of staying grounded and maintaining her core values despite her recent achievements.
  • Keys returned to competition at Indian Wells after a month-long break, defeating Anastasia Potapova in her first match to extend her winning streak to 13 matches.
  • Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, both recovering from recent setbacks, are also competing at Indian Wells, aiming to regain momentum.