Madison Keys claimed a dominant victory over her friend and compatriot Danielle Collins in an all-American final at the Internationaux de Strasbourg on Saturday. The World No 12 expressed her satisfaction with her performance, highlighting her ability to balance aggression with defense throughout the match. Keys’ victory was particularly impressive as Collins had been on a remarkable winning streak, with only two losses in her last 24 matches.
Keys, the 4th seed, did not drop a set in the tournament, culminating in her 8th WTA singles title. Despite Collins’ resilient efforts in the final game, Keys sealed the win with a forehand return winner crosscourt, showcasing her prowess on red clay.
On the doubles front, Spain’s Cristina Bucsa & Romania’s Monica Niculescu emerged victorious in a closely-contested final against Asia Muhammad & Aldila Sutjiadi. The champions prevailed in a tight match tiebreak, with Niculescu securing her 11th career WTA doubles title.
Meanwhile, Peyton Stearns clinched her maiden WTA title by defeating Mayar Sherif in the final of the Grand Prix De Son Altesse Royale La Princesse Lalla Meryem. Stearns displayed her resilience and determination, overcoming challenging opponents throughout the tournament. Additionally, Irina Khromacheva & Yana Sizikova claimed the doubles title in Rabat, solidifying their partnership with another impressive victory.
These victories highlight the American players’ strong performances in recent tournaments, setting the stage for exciting matches to come.
