Madison Keys defeated Germany’s Maria Tatjana to win her third Eastbourne title on 27th June.
Madison beat Maria 7-5, 6-4 to clinch the title. She was in control throughout the game and faced just one break point. She gave a chance to Maria, when she squandered two set points with two double faults. Still, Keys was in control of the game.
Though at times Keys faltered. She had an opportunity to break in the opening game of the second set, but Maria used a sliced forehand and backhand to gain control. Madison finally got the breakthrough during the seventh game and go 4-3 up.
This is Keys’ first title since her maiden Grand Slam victory at Australian Open. She now has 11 tour titles, including the Birmingham event 10 years ago which brings her grass-court titles tally to four.
Keys has also joined the illustrious list of players who have won the Eastbourne title three or more times. She stands beside legends, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova.
The American won her first Eastbourne title in 2014 — her first WTA title — and her second in 2023.
As she lifted the trophy, Keys said, “I always forget how heavy this one is. It’s been such a special place for me to play here in Eastbourne. I won my first title here many, many years ago, so to win for a third time means the world to me. To do it in front of such amazing fans is the icing on the cake.”
