On Tuesday night, Madison Keys made history by becoming the first American woman to advance to the quarterfinals of the US Open since 2017. The 25-year-old defeated Jessica Pegula in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, to reach the final eight of the tournament.
Keys has been on a roll this tournament, having won all five of her matches in straight sets. She has been playing with confidence and poise, and her win over Pegula was no exception. Keys was able to take control of the match early on and never looked back. She was able to take advantage of her powerful groundstrokes and consistent serve to keep Pegula off balance throughout the match.
The victory was a special one for Keys, who has had a tumultuous few years. She has battled injuries and struggled with her mental health, but she has persevered and is now reaping the rewards. This is her first time reaching the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam since the 2017 US Open, and it is a testament to her hard work and dedication.
Keys will now face off against Petra Kvitova in the quarterfinals. Kvitova is a two-time Wimbledon champion and a former world number two, so Keys will have her work cut out for her. However, if she can continue to play with the same confidence and poise that she has shown throughout the tournament, she has a chance to make history once again.
No matter what happens next, Madison Keys has already made history by becoming the first American woman to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open since 2017. Her victory over Jessica Pegula is a testament to her hard work and dedication, and it is sure to be remembered for years to come.
