![Elena Rybakina saved six match points (four in the second-set tiebreak and two down 6-5 in the decider) to beat Paula Badosa 4-6, 7-6(6), 7-6(2) in the Dubai third round. It was their second match in a row which Rybakina had won from match point down.](https://photoresources.wtatennis.com/photo-resources/2025/02/19/1b2c16d2-ace5-43d0-89d6-6e498388cc68/Rybakina-R2-DDF.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.