Keys Delivers Latest Upset

01/25/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

AUS Open: Madison Keys Stuns (4) Barbora Krejcikova to Reach Semis

American Madison Keys played spoiler on Monday in the first match of quarterfinals, taking down 4-seed Barbora Krejcikova in straight sets. Keys took advantage of the heat that impacted Krejcikova’s health. It was the second big name to go down in a matter of hours after 2-seed Aryna Sabalenka fell to Kaia Kanepi. (1) Ashleigh Barty and (7) Iga Swiatek are the only top-10 seeds remaining in the women’s draw. Barty is in action this morning.

 

Women’s Quarterfinal Highlights

M. Keys def. (4) B. Krejcikova (6-3, 6-2)

 

Women’s Quarterfinal Schedule

(1) A. Barty vs. (21) J. Pegula (3:00 am ET)

(27) D. Collins vs. A. Cornet (7:00 pm ET)

(7) I. Swiatek vs. K. Kanepi (9:00 pm ET)

 

Additional Storylines

ABC: Madison Keys Sets Up Potential Australian Open Semifinal Clash With Ash Barty

AUSOpen: Jessica Pegula Backs Up With Intent to Move Forward