America's Madison Keys delivered a stunning performance at Rod Laver Arena, pulling off a major upset in the women's singles final on Saturday, January 25. Keys defeated defending champion and world no 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the final that lasted for two hours and two minutes. The win stopped Sabalenka from winning a historic hat-trick of Australian Open titles. Madison's success in the tournament can be credited to her coach cum husband Bjorn Fratangelo. Here's everything you need to know about Bjorn Fratangelo
Who is Bjorn Fratangelo?
Fratangelo, a Pittsburgh native, reached his career-high ATP ranking of World No. 99 in 2016. In 2011, he claimed the boys' singles title at the French Open, becoming the first American to achieve this milestone since John McEnroe in the late 1970s.
Keys and Fratangelo's relationship began in 2017 when they met during training sessions in Florida. Their mutual love for tennis helped build both a personal and professional connection. After six years together, the couple got married in November 2024.
Keys who openly acknowledging Fratangelo’s contributions to her game said, “Having to admit that he’s right isn’t always my favorite thing. But I’m learning to nod and acknowledge that he often is. It’s great that we get to spend so much time together now, especially after years of being apart for long stretches.”
Madison Keys Australian Open 2025 journey
Keys during the Australian Open 2025 journey beat 10th seed Danielle Collins in the third round, stunned World No. 6 Elena Rybakina in the fourth round, and overcame a one-set deficit to defeat Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals.
Madison Keys shocked the tennis world when she defeated World No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a thrilling semi-final match held on Rod Laver Arena. The match went deep into the night and ended with Keys emerging victorious 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(8).
