Madison Keys won her ninth title on the WTA circuit by winning the final of the Adelaide tournament to her compatriot Jessica Pegula, who did not live up to her status as the early favorite.
keys, number 20 in the world ranking, won 6-3, 4-6 and 6-1 after overcoming an upper leg injury in the second setboosting her confidence ahead of the imminent start of the Australian Open, which opens on Tuesday against compatriot Ann Li.
After finishing with a difficult first set, Pegula recovered and won the first games of the second against a held Keys and that he was forced to receive medical attention for problems with his left leg.
The keys were returned with the a bandage in place and although he lost the set (4-6) his improvement in the final stretch was confirmed in the third set to take it clear (6-1) and took the victory after one hour and 43 minutes.
The 29-year-old player from Illinois commented after the final that he was happy to win on his return to Adelaide, where he also won in 2022. “Then I’m lucky to get the trophy. Now I’m back and I’m holding it again. I should be back in Adelaide. I’m good here.”he said.
Source: La Verdad
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