After Madison Keys’ recent exit from the Australian Open, Andy Roddick had a few interesting things to say about where she stands right now. It wasn’t an especially remarkable run for Keys, who came into the tournament as defending champion,

Madison Keys’ tennis journey has always been layered with promise and perseverance. Last January, the journey reached a peak when the 30-year-old American captured her first Grand Slam title in Melbourne.

Keys was taking the positives after her title defense ended in the fourth round at the hands of good friend Jessica Pegula.

Madison Keys is known as one of the strongest hitters on the WTA Tour, highlighted by her win at the 2025 Australian Open. She has 10 WTA titles and a Grand Slam victory, but her background also stands out.

Jessica Pegula knocked out defending champion Madison Keys in an all-American fourth round at the Australian Open and will face fellow American Amanda Anisimova for a semifinal spot.

MADISON KEYS had to eat humble pie as pal Jessica Pegula won their Australian Open clash to dodge a forfeit. Pegula, whose billionaire parents own the Buffalo Bills, agreed to wear a Travis

By Shrivathsa Sridhar MELBOURNE, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Madison Keys said she was leaving the Australian Open with her pride intact despite a straight-sets defeat by Jessica Pegula in the fourth round and promised to honour a pre-match wager by eating a cheese-smothered apple pie.

Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday while Jannik Sinner aims to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals in 33C heat.