Watch: Madison Keys reveals how therapy helped her win the Australian Open

Madison Keys asserted her dominance by conquering the Australian Open in 2025, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka with a scoreline of 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the final held in Melbourne. The victory marked her 11th career title.

The year 2025 has been undeniably Madison's, as she now boasts an outstanding 14-1 record and has already clinched two titles: one in Adelaide and, most notably, the Australian Open.

Keys made her international debut in 2009 and quickly established herself as one of the most rising stars of American tennis. Despite her undeniable potential, a Grand Slam trophy remained just out of reach. In 2017, she had a dream run, reaching the US Open final, but ultimately fell short against fellow American Sloane Stephens.

Keys opened about the importance of therapy 

Madison Keys has established herself as a formidable force on the tennis court, accumulating numerous titles and accolades. Despite her success, she recognised that certain mental barriers were preventing her from fully unleashing her true potential. Acknowledging this, she took proactive steps to address her feelings of constraint by seeking professional help.

.@Madison_Keys won her first Grand Slam over the weekend, becoming the Australian Open champion.

Keys shares how therapy helped her get to this moment and play with a freedom she wasn’t able to tap into earlier in her career: “I was so proud of my career already and I didn’t… pic.twitter.com/FU1KK4leME

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Keys’ willingness to openly discuss her mental health journey has proven to be both a healing experience for her and a source of inspiration for many others. Her authenticity and transparency highlight the importance of seeking support, reinforcing the idea that doing so is a true demonstration of strength rather than a sign of weakness.

In a recent interview, Keys reflected on her transformative journey, reflecting the growth and resilience she has experienced along the way.

"I did a lot of therapy, and I think it was even surprising to me, kind of some of the things that were coming and I was actually saying and I was like wow, i didn't even know that I believed that," Keys said.

"I think it gave me the ability to play freely, and I think I got to play with a bit more freedom on court to the point that I was so proud of my career already and I didn't need to win a grand Slam inorder to validate that," she added.