Madison Keys achieved a significant milestone by winning her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open at the age of 29. This victory came after a long 16-year journey during which key expectations mounted when she won her first WTA match at 14. Having experienced heartache and setbacks since her previous Grand Slam final appearance, her powerful performance against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka culminated in an emotional celebration. Keys reflected on her career's pressures and her journey of growth, finally embracing her achievement while holding the coveted trophy.
I've wanted this for so long, she said as she clutched the silver trophy, a major winner at last.
At first the buzz empowered her, but then it became something like a panic.
It's a journey of ups and downs, and I'm just so grateful to finally be on this podium.
There was a point where I thought I'd never play on this stage again.
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