"It was never if, just when": Madison Keys' triumph sparks cheers from Alcaraz, Gauff, Pegula and more
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Madison Keys' incredible triumph over Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final sparked a wave of reactions across the tennis world. Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, Jessica Pegula, and Petra Kvitova were among those who congratulated Keys on securing the trophy.
The American claimed her first Grand Slam title, more than seven years after her maiden major final at the 2017 US Open, where she lost to her compatriot and friend Sloane Stephens—who was also among those celebrating Keys’ achievement on social media.
It wasn’t just her colleagues on the WTA Tour; several Grand Slam legends, including Tracy Austin, Ana Ivanovic, and Billie Jean King, also praised the new World No. 7. Former US Open champion Stephens, one of Keys’ closest friends on the Tour, shared an emotional message, reflecting on their history in the 2017 final: "It was never if, just when. You deserve this and beyond🏆♥️"
It was never if, just when. You deserve this and beyond 🏆♥️ https://t.co/p89bTTjwoM
— sloanestephens (@SloaneStephens) January 25, 2025
The two highest-ranked American players, Coco Gauff (No. 3) and Jessica Pegula (No. 6), also congratulated their compatriot. "So deserved 🥲 Go Madiii!!!" commented the 20-year-old star Gauff, while her 30-year-old colleague Pegula said, "We love to see it!!!! Much deserved in every way possible 🫶🏼♥️"
so deserved 🥲 Go Madiii!!!
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) January 25, 2025
We love to see it!!!! Much deserved in every way possible 🫶🏼♥️ https://t.co/0QOKFoJA79
— Jessie Pegula (@JPegula) January 25, 2025
@Madison_Keys congratulations to you for your big win! You deserve it so much! Happy for you, enjoy it :)” wrote the 2-time Grand Slam champion Petra Kvitova. “Congrats Madison 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 What an amazing performance. So deserved 🏆” posted the former WTA Finals champion Caroline Garcia.
@Madison_Keys congratulations to you for your big win! You deserve it so much! Happy for you, enjoy it :)
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) January 25, 2025
Congrats Madison 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) January 25, 2025
What an amazing performance. So deserved 🏆#AusOpen
With this triumph, the American climbs to World No. 7 and has great potential to advance further, as she has few points to defend in the coming months. Check out more reactions to Keys’ remarkable victory, which marked her 10th career title and her most significant yet as her first Grand Slam.
Many congratulations @Madison_Keys! 💪🏻❤️ Well deserved! 🔥 Enjoy!!! 🏆
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) January 25, 2025
Madi Keys. ❤️ 🥹 🏆 #AO2025
— Jennifer Brady (@jennifurbrady95) January 25, 2025
Congrats @Madison_Keys 🏆 How does “Major Champion” sound? The longer the wait, the sweeter the victory. Well deserved 👏🇺🇸💪
— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) January 25, 2025
Congrats to your outstanding performance @Madison_Keys - well deserved 👏🏼🎾 https://t.co/4yKKNiS4D8
— Ana Ivanovic (@anaivanovic) January 25, 2025
@Madison_Keys congratulations! So very happy for you. The harder the path, the sweeter the victory!
— Jennifer Capriati (@JenCapriati) January 25, 2025
Congratulations @Madison_Keys inspiring tennis and grit! So many incredible matches showing us once again why you’re a champion on and off the court! ❤️🇺🇸
— Shelby Rogers (@Shelby_Rogers_) January 25, 2025
Congratulations to @Madison_Keys on winning the #AusOpen women's singles title!
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 25, 2025
This is her 10th title and her very first Grand Slam!
And cheers to @SabalenkaA on an incredible run. https://t.co/egxoeehkA3
Just waking up in Los Angeles where in the last 18 days there has not been much joy and happiness. A huge well deserved congratulations to Maddy, Bjorn and her team. “Good things come to those who wait” The quality and drama of women’s matches has been top shelf! 👊
— Pam Shriver (@PHShriver) January 25, 2025
Congratulations Maddi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You earned and deserve it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) January 25, 2025
Unforgettable match! Thx to both players for their display of skill,resilience and grit. Simply amazing! Wonderful Aussie Open! F**k yeah Maddi!!!!!!!!!!!
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