'Backing myself really helped me get that win' - Madison Keys nervous but happy after opening round victory

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Sep 1, 2026
It's always tough playing someone young and up and coming and they're going after their shots and
it's so hard to play a first round of a Grand Slam. I'm so nervous and just wanting to do so well so
really happy that I was able to kind of fight through that and get the win today.
I don't think I was controlling my nerves but yeah it's just it's it's tough it's always a
first match and I think at the end just kind of relying on making a lot of balls and just
kind of backing myself really helped me get that win. Yes and no it's always funny to kind of see
I think I'm still a teenager so looking across the net and seeing a teenager doesn't make a
whole lot of sense to me but it's always such an honor to be on Arthur Ashe and to be out here
all these years later is incredible.
