Madison Keys Reflects on Australian Open Triumph as Novak Djokovic Faces Rare Losing Streak
Keys shares emotional journey to her first Grand Slam title, while Djokovic suffers third consecutive defeat at Indian Wells.
- Madison Keys, fresh from her Australian Open victory, revealed the mental and emotional challenges of achieving her first Grand Slam title after years of pressure and therapy.
- Keys emphasized staying grounded and valuing her character over achievements, stating she wouldn't compromise her values for success in tennis.
- At Indian Wells, Keys began her campaign with a dominant win over Anastasia Potapova, extending her winning streak to 13 matches.
- Novak Djokovic was defeated by Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round at Indian Wells, marking Djokovic's third consecutive loss for the first time since 2018.
- Van de Zandschulp, a 'lucky loser' from qualifying, delivered a standout performance, capitalizing on Djokovic's 37 unforced errors to secure the upset victory.