Madison Keys thrashes No 9 seed Marketa Vondrousova to book her spot in the US Open semi-finals and keep hopes of a fairytale all-American final against Coco Gauff alive
Madison Keys defeats No. 9 seed Marketa Vondrousova to book her spot in the US Open semifinals and keep hopes alive for a fairytale all-American final against Coco Gauff
World No. 17 Madison Keys earned an easy victory over No. 9 Marketa Vondrousova in their quarterfinal match at the US Open.
Keys came through the first set 6-1 and took a 6-4 win in the second set. She managed to save all nine break points of the game.
The 28-year-old, who is originally from Rock Island, Illinois, has kept hopes alive for an all-American match against No. 4 Coco Gauff.
Since Keys now lives in Orlando, it will also set up a match of Florida residents, as Gauff hails from Delray Beach.
Keys will now be ready for a semifinal against No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka.
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No. 17 Madison Keys continued her US Open run after beating No. 9 Marketa Vondrousova
Vondrousova looked overmatched early in the match after losing the first set 6-1
Keys would win the quarterfinal 6-1, 6-4 after a more competitive second set
Keys has kept hopes alive for an all-American final against No. 4 Coco Gauff in the future
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