Melbourne, Jan 26, 2026 (AFP) - Keys 'proud' as Australian Open reign ends to good friend Pegula

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2026-01-26

"Proud" Madison Keys said she could walk away with her head held high after her reign as Australian Open champion ended to good friend Jessica Pegula on Monday in the last 16. Pegula defeated the title-holder and her fellow American Keys 6-3, 6-4 at a hot and sunny Melbourne Park. Keys, who stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka in last year's final, made 27 unforced errors to Pegula's 17 and fired down six double faults. "Obviously not the way......

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