Jessica Pegula reacts to the WTA rule that banned Madison Keys from Austin’s ATX Open. Discover what she said about the decision.

Madison – who had already reached the final in a Major at the 2017 US Open – was much more ready this time around and achieved the most special victory of her entire career. Her run at Melbourne Park was truly brilliant, considering that she defeated Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek and current world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka during those magical two weeks.

American tennis star Madison Keys is officially back at Indian Wells, hoping to carry on her winning form from the Australian Open to the BNP Paribas Open.

Jessica Pegula ended up winning the WTA 250 tournament in Austin so hopefully that makes Madison Keys feel a bit better over an odd rule that prevented her from playing at the ATX Open.

After time away to reset, Madison Keys returns at Indian Wells, carrying both confidence and curiosity about what comes next.

Madison Keys was forced to withdraw from this week's ATX Open after WTA rules prevented her from playing at the tournament due to her new top 10 ranking.

With three players in the top five, Madison Keys said she wouldn't be surprised if American women thrived at Indian Wells, where they have not won since 2001.

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Tennis legend Chris Evert congratulated Madison Keys on her rise to the top of the WTA rankings. The American, who started the year as the world's 14th best ranked player, has climbed up the ladder to being the World No. 5, after her glorious Australian Open 2025 run.

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