- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 1,195,455
- Reaction score
- 59
Ever since Madison Keys won Eastbourne, tennis fans felt like she was one to watch at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. The last time she won a Grand Slam warmup tournament, she went on to win that Grand Slam.
The 2025 Australian Open champion turned pro in February 2009 and has amassed over 400 career WTA wins during her long tenure as one of the best in the women’s game.
Keys loves grass but admits it does not always love her back but it does this year as she defeated 2025 Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova in three sets on Saturday.
MORE: Venus, Serena Williams withdraw from Wimbledon doubles
While Wimbledon is her “least successful” Grand Slam with two quarterfinal finishes in 2015 and 2023, it is still shocking that Keys did not play on Centre Court before facing Anisimova.
This is her 12th Wimbledon. What courts has the All England Club been scheduling her matches on all these years?
Jun 30, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Madison Keys of the United States returns a shot during her match against Kayla Day of the United States on day two at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
Ben Shelton, 23, who has not been on the ATP Tour as long as the 31-year-old Keys, previously remarked about never playing on Centre Court. This surprised us so we are floored that Keys never had the opportunity before this year. Hopefully he does not have to wait as long as Keys to get his chance.
MORE: Emma Navarro health issue is revealed at Wimbledon
Keys will face Linda Noskova in the Round of 16 on Monday, July 6 at a time to be determined. Noskova, the ninth seed, is the highest ranked player in Keys, seeded 26th, section of the draw which contained Elena Rybakina, eliminated by Elise Mertens on Saturday.
Continue reading...
The 2025 Australian Open champion turned pro in February 2009 and has amassed over 400 career WTA wins during her long tenure as one of the best in the women’s game.
Keys loves grass but admits it does not always love her back but it does this year as she defeated 2025 Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova in three sets on Saturday.
MORE: Venus, Serena Williams withdraw from Wimbledon doubles
Keys never played on Centre Court before Saturday
While Wimbledon is her “least successful” Grand Slam with two quarterfinal finishes in 2015 and 2023, it is still shocking that Keys did not play on Centre Court before facing Anisimova.
This is her 12th Wimbledon. What courts has the All England Club been scheduling her matches on all these years?
You must be registered for see images attach
Jun 30, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Madison Keys of the United States returns a shot during her match against Kayla Day of the United States on day two at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
Ben Shelton, 23, who has not been on the ATP Tour as long as the 31-year-old Keys, previously remarked about never playing on Centre Court. This surprised us so we are floored that Keys never had the opportunity before this year. Hopefully he does not have to wait as long as Keys to get his chance.
MORE: Emma Navarro health issue is revealed at Wimbledon
Keys will face Linda Noskova in the Round of 16 on Monday, July 6 at a time to be determined. Noskova, the ninth seed, is the highest ranked player in Keys, seeded 26th, section of the draw which contained Elena Rybakina, eliminated by Elise Mertens on Saturday.
Continue reading...
