Madison Keys, right, of the U.S. is congratulated by Elina Svitolina of Ukraine following their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Keys Vs Svitolina: American Through To Semis After Tough QF Tie
Madison Keys, whose best showing at a major was getting to the title match at the 2017 U.S. Open, was a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 winner against Elina Svitolina and is into her third semifinal in Australia. Using a new racket this season, Keys is on a 10-match winning streak, including a title at a hard-court tuneup event in Adelaide. Her run to the semifinals in Melbourne includes victories over two past runners-up at the Australian Open, Danielle Collins and Elina Rybakina. Keys’ past losses in the semifinals in Melbourne came against eventual champions Serena Williams in 2015 and Ash Barty in 2022.
Australian Open Tennis quarterfinal: Madison Keys celebrates after defeating Elina Svitolina
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Madison Keys of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Australian Open Tennis quarterfinal: Gael Monfils watches his wife Elina Svitolina during her match against Madison Keys
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Gael Monfils watches his wife Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during her quarterfinal against Madison Keys of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Australian Open Tennis quarterfinal: Madison Keys plays a backhand return to Elina Svitolina
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Madison Keys of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Australian Open Tennis quarterfinal: Elina Svitolina plays a forehand return to Madison Keys
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Elina Svitolina of Ukraine plays a forehand return to Madison Keys of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Australian Open Tennis quarterfinal: Madison Keys serves to Elina Svitolina
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Madison Keys of the U.S. serves to Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Australian Open Tennis quarterfinal: Elina Svitolina plays a forehand return to Madison Keys
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Elina Svitolina of Ukraine plays a forehand return to Madison Keys of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Australian Open Tennis quarterfinal: Madison Keys plays a backhand return to Elina Svitolina
| Photo: AP/Manish Swarup
Madison Keys of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Australian Open Tennis quarterfinal: Elina Svitolina plays a forehand return to Madison Keys
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Elina Svitolina of Ukraine plays a forehand return to Madison Keys of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Australian Open Tennis quarterfinal:
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Madison Keys of the U.S. waits to return a shot to Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
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