The 2025 season was full of surprising and heartwarming stories, with American Madison Keys kicking off the season with a shocking Grand Slam win. The 30-year old would go on to have the best season of her career, which has culminated with her qualifying for the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
Keys began the year by winning the Adelaide International, defeating compatriot Jessica Pegula in the final. The Illinois native would keep her undefeated streak intact down under, as she put on her most impressive performance to lift the Australian Open title a few weeks later.
The American upset World No.2 Iga Swiatek in the semifinals, before defeating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the final to win her maiden Grand Slam event. Keys had come close to winning a major in the past, but fell t