Australian Open champion Madison Keys has been forced out of an upcoming tournament immediately after — and as a result of — her first ever grand slam triumph. The 29-year-old enjoyed a successful start to her 2025 season, taking out the title in Adelaide before lifting the trophy in Melbourne.

The unseeded Madison Keys captured the ninth Hologic WTA Tour title of her career, second in Adelaide (following 2022) and fourth on outdoor hard courts at the 2025 Adelaide International. Keys defeated defending champion Jelena Ostapenko in the second round,

Keys, who rose to world No. 7 after winning her first Grand Slam title, had entered the WTA 250-level ATX Open in Austin, Tex., which begins February 24. The American entered the tournament as world No. 21, with fellow American Jessica Pegula entering as world No. 6.

Andy Roddick shares Max Eisenbued was crying tears of happiness after Madison Keys' Australian Open victory as the agent was thrilled to see the moment finally come for the American. During the weekend, the world No. 7 became a Grand Slam champion at the age of 29 after upsetting top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 2-6 7-5 in the Australian Open final.

Madison Keys will not be able to compete at next month's ATX Open in Texas because of a WTA rule which states that only one top-10 player can feature in 250-level tournaments

Madison Keys stunned the tennis world when she overcame World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final. Sabalenka was chasing history at Melbourne Park as she was bidding to become the first player since Martina Hingis to achieve a three-peat in the tournament.

Madison Keys is out of the ATX Open in Austin because a WTA rule is preventing her from competing in the tournament. When the entry list for the WTA 250 tournament in Austin was released, the American tennis star's name was on it.

Madison Keys wrote three short words on the camera lens after her victory against Iga Świątek at the Australian Open: “Oh my god.”

Madison Keys earns her maiden Grand Slam title at the 2025 Australian Open with a three-set slugfest against Aryna Sabalenka.

Madison Keys won her first grand slam title at the 2025 Australian Open, defeating No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka in the final on Saturday. Keys beat

Madison Keys fought hard to fulfill her Grand Slam dream, and when she achieved it, it made not only her but also the former World No.1 Kim Clijsters emotional.

American tennis star Madison Keys completed a huge comeback victory over World No. 2 Iga Swiatek in Thursday's Australian Open semifinal to set up a final matchup vs. World No. 1 and reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka.