It has been over seven years since Madison Keys crushed CoCo Vandeweghe in the 2017 US Open semifinal. Sloane Stephens defeated her close friend in the final, and it seemed like Keys might never get another opportunity to play in a Grand Slam final after suffering some heartbreaking moments in the years that followed.

American star Madison Keys reached the 2025 Australian Open final after beating second seed Iga Swiatek on Rod Laver Arena. Keys, the 11th seed, claimed a 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (8) win in the women's singles semi-final after over two hours. She even saved a match point.