Pegula said before the start of the Australian Open that Keys could absolutely win it if she played her very best.

Jessica Pegula has reignited the debate on the validity of criticisms against women's tennis in the wake of an exhilarating 2025 Australian Open semifinal showdown between Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek.

Over on the ATP rankings, another American—Tommy Paul—makes his Top 10 debut, rising from No. 11 to No. 9 following his run to the quarterfinals in Melbourne. He’s now reached the quarterfinals or better at a major three years in a row, having made the semis of the Australian Open in 2023 and the quarters of Wimbledon in 2024.

Madison Keys' incredible triumph over Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final sparked a wave of reactions across the tennis world. Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, Jessica Pegula, and Petra Kvitova were among those who congratulated Keys on securing the trophy.

Madison Keys received a flood of congratulatory messages on social media after winning the 2025 Australian Open, from her fellow WTA players to the rapper Lil Wayne.

Madison Keys achieved a career-high ranking at No. 7 after winning the Australian Open, joining fellow Americans Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Emma Navarro in the WTA top 10. Jannik Sinner retained his lead on the ATP list,

American star Madison Keys has made a sensational return to the Top 10 in the latest WTA Rankings. The big jump comes after she clinched the Australian Open 2025 women's singles championship. In a thrilling final in Melbourne, Keys defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5.

Men’s champion Jannik Sinner maintains his lead atop the ATP list, while Aryna Sabalenka remains leading woman despite final loss to Keys.

Madison Keys climbs to No. 7 in WTA rankings after winning her first Grand Slam, while Jannik Sinner retains his No. 1 ATP ranking

Ten years after breaking through to the Australian Open semifinals as a 19-year-old, Madison Keys finally won her first Grand Slam title in Melbourne.

Madison Keys has charged into the Australian Open final and will meet two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s championship (3 a.m. ET, ESPN).