Madison Keys secured her third Australian Open semifinal appearance by overcoming Elina Svitolina in a three-set battle, winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
This victory extends Keys’ unbeaten streak to 10 matches, highlighting her exceptional form this season.
The match began with Svitolina taking the first set 6-3, utilizing her defensive skills to counter Keys’ powerful shots. However, Keys adjusted her strategy in the second set, increasing her aggression and dictating play with her forehand. This shift allowed her to claim the second set 6-3.
In the decisive third set, Keys maintained her momentum, breaking Svitolina’s serve and holding her own to seal the match. She tallied 49 winners throughout the encounter, showcasing her offensive prowess.
Reflecting on her journey since her first Australian Open semifinal a decade ago, Keys noted, “I think I play a little bit smarter, for sure. Probably a little bit less fearless… but to be here 10 years later in the semi-finals again, I’m really proud of myself.”
Keys will face world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in the semifinals, aiming to reach her second Grand Slam final.
With her current form and confidence, Keys presents a formidable challenge as the tournament progresses.
Keys vs. Svitolina Match Stats
| Key Stats | Keys | Svitolina |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.04 | 0.96 |
| Winners | 49 | 20 |
| Unforced Errors | 41 | 15 |
| Service | ||
| Serve Rating | 283 | 274 |
| Aces | 6 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 4 | 1 |
| 1st Serve % | 60% (52/87) | 59% (54/92) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 77% (40/52) | 72% (39/54) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 51% (18/35) | 55% (21/38) |
| Break Points Saved | 50% (1/2) | 78% (7/9) |
| Service Games | 93% (13/14) | 86% (12/14) |
| Serve Freq. | ||
| Ace % | 6.9% | 3.3% |
| Double Fault % | 4.6% | 1.1% |
| Return | ||
| Return Rating | 109 | 129 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 28% (15/54) | 23% (12/52) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 45% (17/38) | 49% (17/35) |
| Break Points Won | 22% (2/9) | 50% (1/2) |
| Return Games | 14% (2/14) | 7% (1/14) |
| Points Won | ||
| Pressure Points | 27% (3/11) | 73% (8/11) |
| Service Points | 67% (58/87) | 65% (60/92) |
| Return Points | 35% (32/92) | 33% (29/87) |
| Net Points | 88% (23/26) | 67% (6/9) |
| Total Points | 50% (90/179) | 50% (89/179) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 4 | 7 |
| Games Won | ||
| Service Games | 93% (13/14) | 86% (12/14) |
| Return Games | 14% (2/14) | 7% (1/14) |
| Total Games | 54% (15/28) | 46% (13/28) |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 3 |
| Injuries | ||
| Injury Timeouts | 0 | 0 |