“Throughout my career, there have been times where it felt as if winning was necessary for reaching my potential and fulfillment of goals,” Madison Keys reflected on her journey after making waves at last month’s Australian Open and soon thereafter winning her maiden Grand Slam over Aryna Sabalenka at Australia – something which had previously eluded her when defeated by Sloane Stephens at Flushing Meadows 2017. After recovering from injuries during that tournament win against Sabalenka though, Keys took some time off due to her physical recovery but has since revealed another unexpected aspect of her personal life – something she only hinted upon before her appearance at last month’s Indian Wells Tournament victory victory and win!
As Keys continues her preparations for the BNP Paribas Open following her Australian Open win and well-deserved break, her social media posts indicate her return to competitive action. In one humorous post she humorously asked followers “How is your vacation going?” before sharing videos showcasing her rigorous training regime and showing a custom Yonex kitbag featuring the Kangaroo logo to commemorate this achievement.
Besides her physical preparations, Keys also shared a more relatable side of her life with her fans. A recent Instagram story featured her in front of a mirror with clothes and kits scattered everywhere, captioned, “There is a method to this madness I promise.” This behind-the-scenes look into her chaotic room serves as a lighthearted reminder of her excitement and readiness for her next challenge at Indian Wells.
Keys’ journey back to competition has not been straightforward. After clinching the Melbourne title, she planned to participate in tournaments in the Middle East during February. Unfortunately, a leg injury led to her withdrawal from the Qatar Open and the Dubai Tennis Championships. Despite these setbacks, she’s focused on making a strong comeback at Indian Wells, hoping to improve upon her performance from last year’s event, where she exited in the second round.
Madison Keys reaches new heights in WTA rankings
Madison Keys’ success at both events have propelled her to a career-best WTA ranking of World No. 5. Her performance earned her one of only a few American women to achieve this milestone since 1975; current stars Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula join Keys simultaneously holding positions within this elite five. It stands as testament to Keys’ resilience and talent that three American women currently occupy positions among these rankings at once; which shows her resilience and talent are truly impressive feats!
As tennis enthusiasts anticipate the Sunshine Double tournament, questions abound regarding Keys’s ability to extend her Grand Slam success into other events. Her fans remain hopeful and anxiously anticipating new chapters of Keys’ amazing journey on court.