Last January, Madison Keys won her first career Grand Slam at the Australian Open. Entering this year's tournament as a defending champion, Keys spoke with wtatennis.com to reflect on her milestone victory.

Madison Keys overcomes nerves to begin her Australian Open title defence with victory over Grand Slam debutant Oleksandra Oliynykova.

The American's journey toward winning her first major makes defending the crown feel like less of a mountain to climb.

When Madison Keys stepped into Rod Laver Arena at 7:37 p.m. on Saturday night ahead of the Australian Open final, she strode right past the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, the silver trophy that goes to the women's champion and was placed on a pedestal near ...

Keys didnt hide that she was feeling nervous on the court after beating Oleksandra Oliynykova in the Australian Open first round.

Will Madison Keys defend her Australian Open title? That's one of the many storylines heading into the first Grand Slam of the calendar year.

The 2026 Australian Open features four past winners and a daunting path for the favorites. Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva are projected for a blockbuster quarterfinal, while Madison Keys begins her title defense in a bracket crowded by Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova.