Two-Time Semi-Finalist Madison Keys Pulls Out Of Australian Open - UBITENNIS

Two-Time Semi-Finalist Madison Keys Pulls Out Of Australian Open

By Adam Addicott
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Madison Keys has become the latest high-profile name to withdraw from the Australian Open after being advised by doctors to do so. 

The world No.13 confirmed her decision on Thursday in a post on social media. Her reason for missing the Grand Slam is due to a shoulder injury which has been hampering her in recent weeks. Keys hasn’t played on the Tour since September at the Elite Trophy where she lost both of her matches in the group stage. 

“Unfortunately I’ve been struggling with a shoulder injury & have been advised by my medical staff to withdraw from the Australian Open this year. This obviously isn’t the best news to start the tennis season, but I also know I’m making the right choice for my body.” Keys posted on social media platform X. 

Keys has reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open on two occasions in 2015 and 2022. Losing both of those matches to players who went on to win the title that year. Her best Grand Slam result was at the 2017 US Open where she finished runner-up to Sloane Stephens. 

The American isn’t the only top-20 player who has been forced to pull out of the Australian Open. Another absentee will be Karolina Muchova who reached the final of last year’s French Open. The Czech is currently dealing with a wrist injury. 

Keys has been ranked as high as seventh in the world and has won seven WTA titles so far in her career. 

The Australian Open will get underway a week on Sunday. Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic are the defending champions. 

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