![The next year, Halep eased into the Top 5 and made her first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros. Halep finished every year between 2014 and 2020 ranked inside the Top 5.](https://photoresources.wtatennis.com/photo-resources/2025/02/04/8330f64c-af13-446e-8b0e-a149f445e2e5/GettyImages-450110684.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.