Madison Keys is known as one of the strongest hitters on the WTA Tour, highlighted by her win at the 2025 Australian Open. She has 10 WTA titles and a Grand Slam victory, but her background also stands out.

Jessica Pegula knocked out defending champion Madison Keys in an all-American fourth round at the Australian Open and will face fellow American Amanda Anisimova for a semifinal spot.

MADISON KEYS had to eat humble pie as pal Jessica Pegula won their Australian Open clash to dodge a forfeit. Pegula, whose billionaire parents own the Buffalo Bills, agreed to wear a Travis

By Shrivathsa Sridhar MELBOURNE, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Madison Keys said she was leaving the Australian Open with her pride intact despite a straight-sets defeat by Jessica Pegula in the fourth round and promised to honour a pre-match wager by eating a cheese-smothered apple pie.

Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday while Jannik Sinner aims to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals in 33C heat.

Defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys is up against Player's Box podcast co-host Jessica Pegula on Rod Laver Arena to start day nine of the Australian Open. Follow live.