January 22, 2026 10:23 AM
Keys, Pegula advance in all-American clashes at Australian Open
Defending champion Madison Keys moved into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday with a 6-1 7-5 victory over fellow American Ashlyn Krueger, rallying from a second-set deficit to seal the win. The ninth seed dominated the opening set but was tested in the second as world number 62 Krueger surged to a 5-2 lead and earned a set point. Keys responded with a strong comeback, winning five consecutive games to close out the match in one hour and 13 minutes. “I started really well and ...