Madison Keys, having lost to Sloane Stephens in the 2017 US Open final, reflects on her inability to handle pressure. Despite her young age and initial promise, she faced a long struggle to return to major finals, marked by a reputation for faltering in pivotal moments. With her recent victory over Iga Swiatek, Keys has broken through these mental barriers to return to a grand slam final, making her story of resilience and perseverance especially noteworthy in tennis history.
Even as she processed such a painful defeat, Keys had good reason to believe that more opportunities would quickly follow.
Keys has had to accept that she badly failed to handle the pressure of the occasion.
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