![Especially known for her clay-court prowess, Halep has won 137 tour-level matches on the surface at Hologic WTA Tour and Grand Slam events.](https://photoresources.wtatennis.com/photo-resources/2025/02/04/d363b51a-68c5-4401-b2ee-a9ca1b56234c/Simona_Halep_-_2022_Mutua_Madrid_Open_-_Day_7-DSC_8727.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.