Keys: "Now girls raise their level when they play against me"

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Madison Keys lands in April with a record of 20-3, securing her latest victory just a few hours ago in her debut match at the WTA 500 in Charleston. She had a tougher time than expected against her compatriot Dolehide (6-3, 7-6), but she ultimately prevailed to earn herself a seven-minute interview spot at the Tennis Channel table, a highlight of the event. There, she had the chance to discuss her new status, the support from her teammates, and a few other topics we highlight below.

Six match points to victory

"Honestly, I think in those moments she started playing her best tennis, as if she had saved it for the match points. Suddenly, she hit several lines, inside and out, it was a crazy arsenal. She was too good, so I was just thinking about getting another chance... until the final one came. In those moments, you try to stick to your tactics, although it's always difficult to play well when the goal is so close. The intention was to keep focusing point by point, not dwelling too much on what had happened."

Nerves of the debut

"First-time nerves are always high, and here the challenge multiplies because the conditions are very different compared to Miami last week. The first round is always the first round, it always carries some risk, no matter who the opponent is. It doesn't even matter how many matches you've won in the season, even though it may seem crazy in my case."

Charleston's charm

"I have always loved playing this tournament, I have achieved some really good results here, this place has something that makes me feel at home. Thinking back, I believe I have been able to play this tournament 15 times, but I just love it. Every time this week ends, I quickly start looking forward to it coming back, so I couldn't be happier to be back in Charleston."

Vestment support

"It's true, I've been congratulated many times since I won the title, but I'm not complaining about it (laughs). Hopefully, they will continue, it will be good news, although I must also confess that now the girls raise their level a lot when they play against me, that's a feeling I have. Let's say it's my new reality since I won in Australia, as if everyone is now chasing me, this is not the friendliest part of it all. That's what winning a Grand Slam does, you shoot up in the rankings and position yourself where many aspire to be."

Everyone wants to follow in her footsteps

"The feeling of hearing from my teammates is incredible, many people have approached me to say that what I did was amazing, emphasizing especially that I achieved it at 30 years old. We are now seeing a generation very close to 30 or even above, but it's an age where you can still reach your best tennis level. Everyone is in a good position to achieve their maximum potential, age is not a barrier by any means. The important thing is to get out there and enjoy it."

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