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Madison Keys

WTA Tour World #17 Flat Hitter
World #17
Updated: 2026-06-15
Madison Keys
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Player Profile

BornFebruary 17, 1995
Height1.78 m
PlaysRH / 2HBH
Turned Pro2009
CoachBjorn Fratangelo
NationalityπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA
Prize Money$23.3M
Tour Titles10
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Current Equipment β€” 2025–26

Racquet EZONE 98+ Retail frame
Strings Yonex Poly Tour Rev 125 Full polyester
Shoes Nike
Clothing Nike
String tension
24.1 kg / β‰ˆ 53.1 lbs
Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

This is close to the WTA tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).

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Racquet Specs

FrameEZONE 98+
BrandYonex
Note: Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking.
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Playing Style & Technique

Play style
Flat Hitter
Forehand grip
Semi-Western
Backhand
Two-handed
Serve stance
Pinpoint

Madison Keys is a flat hitter β€” their game is built on taking the ball early and driving through the court with pace and minimal spin. Their serve is a significant weapon, generating free points through raw pace and precise placement.

This style is efficient and hard to neutralise on fast surfaces β€” the ball skids through low, giving opponents less time to set up. It requires clean, consistent ball-striking since there is little topspin margin to keep the ball in.

How their equipment supports their style: The EZONE 98+ suits a flat hitter's need for a firm, controlled response. Yonex Poly Tour Rev 125 provides the feel and control necessary for precise, flat groundstrokes at high swing speeds.

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Career Highlights

10
WTA Titles
421–231
Career W-L
65%
Win Rate
#5
Career High
$23.3M
Prize Money
1
Grand Slam
Australian Open
W '25
Roland Garros
SF '18
Wimbledon
QF '23
US Open
F '17
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Frequently Asked Questions

Madison Keys plays with the EZONE 98+ racket (also spelled racquet). Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking. You can see all Yonex players on the WTA equipment list.
Madison Keys uses Yonex Poly Tour Rev 125 β€” a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Madison Keys strings at 24.1 kg (53.1 lbs). This is close to the WTA tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Madison Keys wears Nike on the WTA Tour.
Madison Keys's setup works best for players with fast, flat swings. The EZONE 98+ rewards clean contact. Try Yonex Poly Tour Rev 125 at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) β€” the flat-hitting style needs enough control to keep aggressive shots in. Use our racquet advisor and string advisor to find the right setup for your game.