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 a highly ranked American professional tennis player, achieving a career-high ranking of world No. 5. She has secured ten WTA singles titles. A significant achievement in her career is winning a major title at the 2025 Australian Open, where she beat Aryna Sabalenka. She also reached the final of the 2017 US Open.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1979: All-American Semifinals at US Open

In 2017, Madison Keys reached the US Open semifinals, marking the first occurrence of four Americans in the semifinals at the US Open since 1979.

1985: All-American Semifinals at Major

In 2017, Madison Keys reached the US Open semifinals, marking the first time four Americans made the semifinals at a major since Wimbledon in 1985.

1994: Martina Hingis's Record

In February 2009, Madison Keys became the youngest player to win a WTA Tour-level match since Martina Hingis in 1994.

1999: First American woman to do so since Serena Williams

In 2016, Keys became the first American woman since Serena Williams in 1999 to move into the top ten for the first time in her career at the age of 21.

2002: All-American Semifinal at French Open

In 2018, Madison Keys reaching the semifinals marked the first all-American semifinal at the French Open since 2002.

2005: Top-10 Ranking Since Lindsay Davenport

In 2016, 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.

2005: American Grand Slam Finalist

In 2017, Madison Keys became the first American other than the Williams sisters to reach a women's Grand Slam tournament final since Lindsay Davenport in 2005, when Keys reached the US Open final.

2006: Youngest American Titlist

In 2014, Keys became the youngest American titlist since Vania King in 2006 after winning the Eastbourne International.

January 2009: Copa del Café Victory

In January 2009, Madison Keys won the Copa del Café in Costa Rica, becoming the first American winner of the girls' event in its 26-year history.

February 2009: Turns Professional

In February 2009, Madison Keys turned professional on her 14th birthday. She later made her WTA Tour debut at the Ponte Vedra Beach Championships where she defeated Alla Kudryavtseva, becoming the seventh-youngest player ever to win a WTA Tour-level match and the youngest since Martina Hingis in 1994.

2009: Teenage Titlist

In 2014, Keys became the first teenage titlist since Caroline Wozniacki in 2009 after winning the Eastbourne International.

2012: Analysis of Australian Open data from 2012 to 2016

From 2012 to 2016, Keys had the second-fastest average forehand and backhand speeds of all players at the Australian Open.

2013: Breakthrough Year

In 2013, Madison Keys played only tour-level events and reached her first WTA quarterfinal at the Sydney International. She also entered the top 100 of the WTA rankings at No. 81 in 2013.

2013: WTA Top 100 Ranking

In 2013, at the age of 17, Madison Keys entered the top 100 of the WTA rankings, marking a significant milestone in her career.

2014: Fastest average groundstroke speed at 2014 French Open

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

2014: First Meeting with Halep

In 2014, Madison Keys had her first meeting with Simona Halep at the Sydney International, winning after initially dominating the match.

2014: Keys clocked at up to 126 miles per hour

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

2015: Keys serving at 124 miles per hour

In 2015, the WTA recorded Madison Keys serving at 124 miles per hour at the US Open.

2016: Analysis of Australian Open data from 2012 to 2016

From 2012 to 2016, Keys had the second-fastest average forehand and backhand speeds of all players at the Australian Open.

2016: WTA Top 10 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 17 years earlier.

2016: Highest Ranking Since 2016

In 2016, Madison Keys finished the year ranked No. 11, her highest finish since 2016.

2016: Keys finished third in percentage of points won on serve in 2016

In 2016, Madison Keys finished third in percentage of points won on serve and hit the third-most aces on tour.

2016: First match against Osaka at the 2016 US Open

In 2016, Madison Keys played her first match against Naomi Osaka at the US Open. Despite being down 1–5 in the third set, Keys won the next five games and eventually won the tie-break, advancing to the fourth round.

2017: Keys won against Osaka at 2017 BNP Paribas Open

At the 2017 BNP Paribas Open, Madison Keys won against Naomi Osaka in straight sets.

2017: Keys' Forehand Praised by Peers in 2017

In 2017, Madison Keys' powerful forehand was recognized by fellow tennis players Karolína Plíšková and Sloane Stephens, who considered it the best in the game.

2018: Keys won against Osaka at 2018 French Open

In 2018, Madison Keys won against Naomi Osaka in straight sets at the French Open. Later that year, Osaka defeated Keys in the US Open semifinal.

August 2019: Keys Wins First Title Since August 2019

After a title drought since August 2019, Madison Keys won her first title at the 2022 Adelaide International 2.

2019: Ended Losing Streak Against Halep

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

2019: First Victory Against Stephens

In 2019, Madison Keys recorded her first victory against Sloane Stephens in the quarterfinals at the Volvo Car Open.

2025: Australian Open Win

In 2025, Madison Keys won a major title at the Australian Open, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who was also the two-time defending champion. This victory marked a significant career milestone for Keys in 2025.