Madison Keys powered past fellow American Hailey Baptiste in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5, to secure a spot in the 2025 Roland-Garros quarterfinals, marking her third time reaching this stage in Paris. Keys, the reigning Australian Open champion and current world No., showcased her experience on the clay, breaking Baptiste’s serve at key moments and holding steady under pressure, especially in a tense second set where Baptiste led 3-1 before Keys stormed back.
Baptiste, ranked 70th and making her deepest run ever at a Grand Slam, fought valiantly and pushed Keys with aggressive baseline play and impressive serving. Despite her efforts, Baptiste was unable to capitalize on a late second-set lead, ultimately conceding after a tightly contested final game.
Keys’ victory set up a high-profile quarterfinal clash with world No. Coco Gauff, ensuring at least one American would reach the semifinals. For Baptiste, the tournament marked a significant breakthrough, signaling her arrival as a rising force in women’s tennis.
