Madison Keys's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Madison Keys. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Madison Keys is an American professional tennis player who has achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 5. A prominent figure in women's tennis, she has secured ten WTA singles titles. Keys reached the final of the 2017 US Open and secured her first Grand Slam title at the 2025 Australian Open.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1994: Youngest WTA Tour-level Match Winner

In 2009, Madison Keys became the youngest player since Martina Hingis in 1994 to win a WTA Tour-level match, at the age of 14 years and 48 days.

1999: Serena Williams in Top 10

In 1999, Serena Williams was in the top 10 of the WTA rankings, a milestone not achieved by another American woman until Madison Keys in 2016.

2005: Top-10 Ranking

Madison Keys finished the year ranked No. 8 in the world, becoming the first American other than the Williams sisters to finish a year with a top-10 ranking since Lindsay Davenport in 2005.

2006: Youngest American Titlist

Madison Keys was the youngest American titlist since Vania King in 2006, following her win at the Eastbourne International.

2009: Teenage Titlist

Madison Keys was the first teenage titlist since Caroline Wozniacki in 2009, after winning the Eastbourne International.

2012: Groundstroke speed analysis

From 2012 to 2016, the Game Insight Group analyzed Australian Open data and found that Keys had the second-fastest average forehand and backhand speeds of all players.

2013: WTA Rankings Top 100

In 2013, Madison Keys entered the top 100 of the WTA rankings at No. 81 after reaching the third round of the Australian Open.

2013: Top 100 WTA Ranking

In 2013, Madison Keys entered the top 100 of the WTA rankings at the age of 17.

2014: Fastest average groundstroke speed at French Open

In 2014, Madison Keys had the fastest average groundstroke speed of any player at the French Open, at 78.9 miles per hour.

2014: Clocked serve speed

In 2014, Madison Keys was clocked serving at up to 126 miles per hour on the road to her first WTA Tour title.

2014: First WTA Title at 2014 Eastbourne International

In 2014, Madison Keys won her first WTA title at the Eastbourne International against Angelique Kerber.

2015: Fastest Serve at US Open

In 2015, the WTA recorded Madison Keys serving at 124 miles per hour at the US Open, which was the fifth fastest serve.

2016: Groundstroke speed analysis

From 2012 to 2016, the Game Insight Group analyzed Australian Open data and found that Keys had the second-fastest average forehand and backhand speeds of all players.

2016: Top 10 WTA Ranking

In 2016, Madison Keys debuted in the top 10 of the WTA rankings, becoming the first American woman to achieve this since Serena Williams in 1999.

2016: Ranking in service points

In 2016, Madison Keys finished third in percentage of points won on serve among players with at least ten tour-level matches, behind Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka.

2016: US Open match against Osaka

In 2016, Madison Keys played her first match against Osaka at the US Open, winning in a comeback after being down 1–5 in the third set.

2016: Semifinals win at Italian Open

In 2016, Madison Keys won in straight sets against Muguruza at the semifinals of the Italian Open, a premier 5 tournament.

2017: Vandeweghe Top Ten Debut

CoCo Vandeweghe had a top ten debut in 2017.

2017: Semifinals win at Bank of the West Classic

In 2017, Madison Keys won against Muguruza in the semifinals at the Bank of the West Classic, a significant win as Muguruza was playing her first tournament since winning Wimbledon. Keys lost only five games in their fastest match so far.

2017: Win at BNP Paribas Open

In 2017, Madison Keys won against Osaka in straight sets at the BNP Paribas Open.

2018: Stephens Top Ten Debut

Sloane Stephens had a top ten debut in 2018.

2019: Ended Losing Streak to Halep at 2019 Cincinnati Open

In 2019, Madison Keys ended her losing streak to Simona Halep in the third round of the Cincinnati Open.

2019: Title at Charleston Open

In 2019, Madison Keys won a title on clay at the Charleston Open.

2020: Sofia Kenin won 2020 Australian Open

In 2022, Madison Keys defeated Sofia Kenin, the 2020 Australian Open champion, at the Australian Open.

2022: Won Adelaide International 2 and reached Australian Open Semifinals

In 2022, Madison Keys won her first title since August 2019 at the Adelaide International 2, defeating Alison Riske in the final. She also reached the Australian Open semifinals, defeating Sofia Kenin, Paula Badosa and Barbora Krejčíková before losing to Ashleigh Barty.

2025: 2025 Australian Open Major Win

In 2025, Madison Keys secured her first major title at the Australian Open, defeating Iga Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinal and final, respectively.