Madison Keys is entering the grass court season with strong momentum after an impressive start to the year, highlighted by her breakthrough Grand Slam victory at the Australian Open. As the grass season unfolds, Keys is preparing to bring her powerful style of play to the courts, aiming to continue her success and make an impact at Wimbledon and other major tournaments.
Madison Keys’ Mindset Heading Into the Grass Court Season
Fresh off a quarter-final appearance at the French Open, where she fell to eventual champion Coco Gauff, Keys is focusing on leveraging her form as she transitions to grass. Currently ranked World number five, the American player combines a commanding serve with aggressive groundstrokes, attributes well-suited to the fast, low-bouncing grass surfaces. Keys has already secured two grass court titles in her career and is eager to add to that tally as she begins her campaign at Queen’s Club, an event restored to the WTA Tour after 51 years.
“I’m really excited to be here. I love the grass swing and it’s our first time here for many, many years. It is going to be really fun,
Keys said.
I’ve always heard good things about the tournament, the guys always rave about how good it is here and that they love it here.”
—Madison Keys
Keys noted the experience of playing at Queen’s offers a refreshing change from her usual pre-Wimbledon routine, stating it is enjoyable to explore a different area of London. She also emphasized her affection for grass court tennis, having competed at numerous UK events over her career.
“There’s a lot of opportunity this grass court season. I have done well on grass, won a few titles and gone deep in other tournaments. I always feel comfortable on the grass and it’s my favourite swing of the year so it will be fun to get started here.”
—Madison Keys
The Track Record Madison Keys Holds on Grass Courts
Madison Keys boasts a career win rate of 72.6% on grass courts, having won 53 out of 73 matches. Her first grass title came in 2014 at the Eastbourne International, followed by a victory in Birmingham in 2016. Most recently, she added a third grass crown by winning Eastbourne again in 2023. As she prepares for the 2024 grass season, Keys looks to build on these achievements as part of her preparation for Wimbledon.
Despite her success on grass, making deeper runs at Wimbledon has remained a challenge for Keys, as she has not yet advanced beyond the quarter-finals at the All-England Club. With her current form and confidence, many anticipate she could surpass her previous best performance in the upcoming tournament.
Implications for Madison Keys’ Upcoming Season
Keys’ confident approach and proven capability on grass courts position her as a significant contender throughout this part of the tennis calendar. Competing at Queen’s and then at Wimbledon will offer opportunities not only to capture more titles but also to cement her status among the sport’s elite. As the grass court season progresses, her performances could have a notable impact on her ranking and momentum heading into the closing stages of the year’s tennis calendar.