Madison Keys Advances with Win at Madrid Open

MADRID, Spain — Madison Keys has climbed to third place on the list of most WTA 1000 wins by American women following her victory at the Madrid Open on Friday.

The match marked Keys’ first on European clay this season after her recent appearance at the Charleston Open. She faced Lucia Bronzetti, who reached this stage by defeating an opponent in the previous round. However, the world number five quickly proved her strength, finishing the match in just one hour and 20 minutes.

Keys started her match against Bronzetti by losing her first service game and falling behind 0-2. But the 30-year-old quickly rebounded, overcoming the slow start to secure a decisive 6-4, 6-3 victory.

This win marks Keys’ 99th victory in WTA 1000 events, putting her ahead of fellow Americans in the record books. She now trails only her sister, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, who leads with 148 wins, and another competitor with 112 wins.

With this victory, Keys has secured a place in the third round of the Madrid Open, where she will face Anna Kalinskaya, a player who recently defeated Diane Parry. Their head-to-head record stands at one win for each player, with their latest match occurring just three weeks ago in Charleston.

Keys aims to avenge her recent loss to Kalinskaya, while Kalinskaya looks to replicate her strong performance from their last encounter, setting the stage for an exciting match ahead.