![Fresh off the Australian Open junior title, Japan's Wakana Sonobe made a splash by qualifying and making the second round of Abu Dhabi. The 17-year-old, ranked No. 837, notched her first two Top 100 wins over Hailey Baptiste and Yuan Yue during her run.](https://photoresources.wtatennis.com/photo-resources/2025/02/07/3e00e05a-583c-41f2-8538-6b62e3495dda/Sonobe-R1-Christopher-Pike.jpg?width=451&height=268)
Madison Keys had to do it her way. From big-hitting teenage prodigy to a gritty Grand Slam champion, the 29-year-old American's journey is one to inspire. Keys kicked off the 2025 Hologic WTA Tour season with a Grand Slam run to remember, beating four Top 10 seeds, including World No.1 and No.2 back-to-back to win her first major title. How did she do it? By transforming tears into belief.
Madison Keys had to do it her way. From big-hitting teenage prodigy to a gritty Grand Slam champion, the 29-year-old American's journey is one to inspire. Keys kicked off the 2025 Hologic WTA Tour season with a Grand Slam run to remember, beating four Top 10 seeds, including World No.1 and No.2 back-to-back to win her first major title. How did she do it? By transforming tears into belief.