![Best wishes to Simona Halep, who retired from professional tennis on Wednesday. She finished her career at the Transylvania Open in her home country of Romania.](https://photoresources.wtatennis.com/photo-resources/2025/02/04/e808c455-534d-484e-9674-7441a05c9d78/Simona_Halep_-_2022_The_Championships_Wimbledon_-_Day_10-DSC_8997.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.