Interview Overview: Madison Keys

Introduction

• Madison Keys emerges victorious in an all-American match against Haley.
• Highlights from the tournament and personal reflections.

Match Against Haley

• Haley's skill set highlighted: excellent serving, pace variation.
• Madison emphasized strategy on capitalizing limited opportunities.

Mental Resilience

• Focused on maintaining composure after an early break in the second set.
• Tactical approach on clay surfaces discussed.

Adaptation to Clay Courts

• Preference for hard courts but comfort with clay.
• Grew up playing on green clay, adapting to sliding.
• Marginal play and incorporating variety in shots discussed.

Personal Insights

• Commentary on coaching relationship with husband, Bejorn.
• Unfireable status with humorous exchanges.

On Competing with Younger Americans

• Experience facing younger American players.
• Pride and competitive spirit within the American tennis community.

Strategy and Development

• Developing a game with more shape and variety.
• Conscious effort on shot variety and placement.

Winning a Major and Its Impact

• Reflects on mindset change post-Grand Slam win in Australia.
• Encouragement to maintain aggressive play in crucial moments.

Closing Remarks

• Madison Keys in the quarterfinals, expressing philosophy of playing on own terms.
• Upcoming match against Coco Golf.