Madison Keys signed the mother of all comebacks at the US Open

Madison Keys performed a true escape act in her second-round match at the US Open 2026 against the Hungarian Anna Bondar. Throughout the year, many comebacks are seen in major tournaments on the tennis calendar, but what the American achieved belongs to a higher status, entering into the category of feats rarely witnessed.

It has not been an easy year for Keys, whose flashes of inspiration have been less frequent and less impactful than expected, and especially, they have not occurred in any of the most significant tournaments in the world. She is looking to reconnect with her best level in this US Open 2026, from which she almost found herself eliminated much earlier than anticipated.

Keys could face Swiatek in the round of 16 of the US Open 2026

Indeed, the American saved five match points, recovering from a 2-5 disadvantage in the final set and overcoming adverse situations that seemed absolutely impossible to surpass. She drew on the intangible qualities of a Grand Slam champion to cling to an event in which she has many hopes and feels she has a historic debt, following that final she lost years ago against Stephens. 

Madison Keys won this match

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She will face the winner of the match between Zheng and Putintseva in the third round, and from there, the potential opponent for Swiatek in the round of 16 of this US Open 2026 would emerge. If Madison Keys is able to continue advancing through the rounds and defies all predictions, this comeback will acquire an even more special and historic significance.

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