Madison Keys is on a mission in Madrid Open 2025.
The American star stormed into the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open 2025 on Monday with a commanding 6-2, 6-3 win over Croatia’s Donna Vekić. In a match that lasted just over an hour, Keys brought her signature power and precision to the red clay at the Caja Mágica, reminding everyone why she’s one of the most dangerous players on the WTA Tour right now.
Coming off a strong start to the season—including her Australian Open triumph—Keys looked sharp from the very first point. She broke Vekić early in both sets and never really let her opponent settle into any kind of rhythm. Her serve was firing, her forehand was untouchable at times, and her aggressive baseline play kept Vekić constantly on the back foot.
With this victory, Keys improves her head-to-head record against Vekić to 4-1, extending a rivalry that has seen its fair share of twists over the years. But this time, it was one-way traffic.
“I just tried to stay focused and play my game,” Keys said in her post-match interview. “Donna’s a tough opponent, and we’ve had some battles in the past, so I knew I had to come out strong today.”
Madison Keys’ road to the quarters hasn’t exactly been a walk in the park. She had to dig deep to beat Lucia Bronzetti in her opener and got sweet revenge against Anna Kalinskaya—who had beaten her last month in Charleston—in the third round. But this performance against Donna Vekić was arguably her most complete showing yet in Madrid.
Next up? A blockbuster clash with World No. 2 Iga Swiatek.
Iga Swiatek had her own test in the Round of 16, needing three sets to get past rising star Diana Shnaider. The matchup between Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek promises to be one of the highlights of the tournament—a contrast of styles, with Keys’ raw power going up against Iga Swiatek’s all-court versatility and mental toughness.
Fans are already buzzing about what could be a semifinal-worthy showdown, but Keys is taking it one match at a time.
“She’s been playing great,” Keys said about Swiatek. “It’s going to be a tough match, but I’m excited for the challenge.”
If Keys keeps up this level, she could be eyeing a deep run—and maybe even another title to cap off an already standout 2025 season.
