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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Madison Keys’ husband says wife finally got what she deserved with Melbourne win

Madison Keys picked up a stunning win in Melbourne (Vincent Thian/AP) - (AP)

Bjorn Fratangelo praised the perseverance of wife Madison Keys after she finally achieved her dream of winning a grand-slam title.

The 29-year-old defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling contest at the Australian Open to fulfil the predictions of those who saw her burst onto the scene as a teenage prodigy.

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