Why Madison Keys Can Shake Up Women’s Tennis in 2015

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Published: April 1, 2015

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Coming off the back of a recent loss against Sloane Stephens at the Miami Open, fellow American Madison Keys is still finding her feet at the top of the women's game.

At just 20 years of age, she clearly has bags of talent and time to help herself grow, and although she might not be too pop-culture savvy (yes, we're referring to that Zayn Malik faux pas), there's only one direction she's moving.



In case you're wondering, that's up.

As one of the best up-and-coming tennis stars, her time might very well be much sooner than many have anticipated.

Getting some big wins already this year, Keys has seen her stock rise steadily with each win that she's earned, and although she still has a ways to go to perfect her game, she is still a top-quality opponent capable of mixing it with some of the best.

So, let's examine precisely why the world No. 18 has what it takes to cause a stir this year.

 

New coach is not a disadvantage

Over the course of the past few months, there have been quite a number of changes in the background of many tennis players' coaching staff, a turbulence that has become increasingly noticeable in recent years.

As relayed by Tennis.com's Steve Tignor, Simona Halep, Stephens, Eugenie Bouchard and Victoria Azarenka all have new faces teaching them the ropes.

Keys is another such player who has a new coach of late, with Lindsay Davenport coming on board toward the end of last year in an effort to steer her toward glory. After all, having won three Grand Slams throughout her professional career, it makes sense to listen to what she has to say.

Watching highlights of her US Open victory against Martina Hingis nearly 17 years ago, her winner's mentality and aggressive forehand are clear to see—two traits Keys would do well to adopt in the coming weeks and months.



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