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Madison Keys Defies Injury to Secure Ninth Career Title in Adelaide

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Madison Keys overcame a leg injury to defeat Jessica Pegula 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 in the Adelaide International final, claiming her second title in the city.



Danielle Collins' presence at this year's Australian Open was unexpected, even to herself. The 31-year-old American had initially planned to retire at the end of 2024 to start a family. However, a change of heart in October led to her decision to continue playing in 2025.


Collins' decision to prolong her tennis career was influenced by her struggles with endometriosis, which have complicated her plans to start a family. “I was looking forward to trying to start a family right away and to start a new chapter,” she revealed to reporters at Melbourne Park on Saturday.


Despite the setbacks, Collins is embracing her return to tennis and the familiar routines that come with it. “But sometimes these things get thrown at you, different curve balls. Now it's just kind of like, well, I can enjoy some more time on tour, which is a bonus,” she said. Collins also expressed gratitude for the support system she has on tour, adding, “It's been nice being back on tour and having, you know, the time to be around my friends on tour and having that support system.”



Madison Keys secured her second Adelaide International title with a hard-fought 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 victory over fellow American Jessica Pegula in the final on Saturday. Despite struggling with a leg injury, Keys demonstrated her resilience and determination to emerge triumphant.


Keys' impressive performance was marked by 10 aces and 26 winners, which ultimately proved too much for Pegula, the world number seven. The match lasted an hour and 43 minutes, with Keys' victory setting her up perfectly for the Australian Open.


This title marks the ninth of Keys' career and serves as a confidence booster ahead of her first-round encounter with American Ann Li at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. As the 19th seed at the year's first Grand Slam, Keys will be looking to build on her momentum.


Reflecting on her success, Keys expressed her delight at returning to Adelaide and lifting the trophy once again. “I haven't been back (to Adelaide) since 2022, and I was lucky enough to lift the trophy then,” she said, savoring her victory.


Madison Keys expressed her fondness for competing in Adelaide, stating, “And now I'm back, and I'm holding it once again. So I feel like I should just keep coming back to Adelaide. Clearly, I do well here.” Keys' positive sentiments were reflected in her performance, as she secured a hard-fought victory.


The match was not without its challenges, however, as Keys required a medical timeout after losing the first three games of the second set. She returned to the court with her left leg strapped up, but showed remarkable resilience to take the set and force a decider. Despite this setback, Keys regained her composure in the third set, winning the last five games in a row to seal the victory.


Keys' next challenge will come in the form of Australian Maya Jansen (not Joint) in the first round at Melbourne Park.



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