Madison Keys reaches Queen’s Club semifinals, continuing strong grass-court season. Get details on her latest wins, comeback victory, and preparation for Wimbledon after her Australian Open triumph.

LONDON, UK – American tennis star Madison Keys, fresh off her maiden Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open earlier this year, is showcasing formidable form on the grass courts of London, having successfully advanced to the semifinals of the prestigious HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club. Her latest victory, a hard-fought comeback against Russia’s Diana Shnaider, underscores her growing comfort and confidence on the surface as she eyes a deep run at Wimbledon.

Keys, currently ranked World No. 8, battled through a challenging quarterfinal clash against Shnaider on Friday, ultimately prevailing 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. This gritty performance followed a dominant straight-sets win over Anastasia Zakharova earlier in the tournament, demonstrating Keys’ adaptability and mental fortitude on grass, a surface where she has historically found success.

The Road to Queen’s Club Semifinals

Her journey to the Queen’s Club semifinals has been a testament to her consistent 2025 season. After her historic win in Melbourne, where she defeated both World No. 2 Iga Swiatek and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka en route to the Australian Open title, Keys has maintained a high level of play. While her clay-court season included a quarterfinal appearance at Roland Garros (l. Coco Gauff), the transition to grass has seen her powerful game thrive.

“It was a very quick transition [from clay to grass],” Keys stated, acknowledging the challenge. “I played on Wednesday on clay, then traveled on Thursday, and on Friday, I was already training on grass. I’m definitely happy when it’s nice and warm and the ball is moving through the court a little bit more.”

This marks Keys’ fifth grass-court semifinal appearance in her career, a strong indicator of her prowess on the swift surface. Her formidable serve and powerful groundstrokes are particularly effective on grass, allowing her to dictate points and generate winners. With three previous grass-court titles to her name (Birmingham and two at Eastbourne), Keys is a proven contender on British lawns.

Looking Ahead: Semifinal Clash and Wimbledon Aspirations

In the semifinals, Keys is set to face Germany’s Tatjana Maria, a veteran who has enjoyed a surprising run at Queen’s Club after coming through qualifying. Maria has notably upset several seeded players, including former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, setting the stage for an intriguing clash. Keys holds a 3-0 head-to-head advantage over Maria, including a victory at Wimbledon in 2015.

As Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam of the year, looms just around the corner, Madison Keys’ impressive performance at Queen’s Club provides a significant boost to her title aspirations. Her ability to navigate tough matches and adapt to the unique challenges of grass-court tennis positions her as a serious threat. Tennis enthusiasts worldwide will be keenly watching her progress, eager to see if the Australian Open champion can add another major trophy to her cabinet this season.