Madison Keys Defeats Pegula to Claim Adelaide International Title
Madison Keys overcame a left thigh injury to secure a 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 victory over top-seeded Jessica Pegula in the all-American final at the Adelaide International. Keys captured her second Adelaide title in four years and her ninth career WTA Tour championship.
Keys delivered 10 aces and 36 winners during the 1-hour, 43-minute match, showcasing her power and resilience. The 29-year-old now shifts focus to the Australian Open, where she will face Ann Li in the first round on Tuesday.
Pegula, who was the tournament’s top seed, will aim to rebound when she takes on Australian wild card Maya Joint in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday.
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McCartney Kessler Triumphs at Hobart International
Unseeded McCartney Kessler claimed her second career WTA Tour title with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-0 victory over No. 2 seed Elise Mertens in the Hobart International final. Kessler, who won her maiden title in Cleveland last August, demonstrated impressive stamina and skill, sealing the match in 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Kessler now heads into the Australian Open with confidence, where she will face China’s Shuai Zhang in the first round. Mertens will look to bounce back in her opener against Swiss qualifier Viktorija Golubic.
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