Madison Keys Defeats Potapova, Advances at Indian Wells

Madison Keys, the newly crowned Australian Open champion, continued her impressive form by defeating Anastasia Potapova 6-3, 6-0 in her first match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. This victory marks her 13th consecutive win, showcasing her dominance as she won the last ten games of the match. Keys executed a strong performance, hitting 28 winners and saving four of five break points against Potapova. She expressed satisfaction with her strategy, successfully keeping the ball away from her opponent. With this win, Keys has advanced to the third round, where she is set to face either Elise Mertens or Kimberly Birrell. Her recent success has elevated her to a career-high ranking of fifth in the WTA standings, making her a strong contender for future matches at Indian Wells.