![Aliaksandra Sasnovich staved off five match points serving down 5-4 in the second set -- two with clean winners -- and went on to defeat Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-7(0), 7-5, 6-4 in the Cluj-Napoca first round.](https://photoresources.wtatennis.com/photo-resources/2025/02/04/31461d3d-ee3d-407d-bfc5-68712ff37ff3/Sasnovich-R1-RT.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.