Madison Keys accomplished what had eluded her for most of her career at last year’s Australian Open when she took down world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to capture her first major title at 29.
Keys hadn’t played in a major final since facing Sloane Stephens in the 2017 U.S. Open, which she lost in two sets. Despite not playing on a final Saturday in nearly eight years, Keys stepped up and delivered a legendary performance to finally lift that coveted major trophy.
