Coco Gauff sends 2-word message to Madison Keys just minutes after American’s Australian Open title win

Just moments after Madison Keys clinched her first Grand Slam title by winning the 2025 Australian Open, fellow American Coco Gauff shared a simple but heartfelt two-word message to congratulate her friend and rival: “So proud.”

The brief message captured the essence of Gauff’s admiration and support for Keys, who had delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in the final. It was a moment of recognition for Keys, who had fought hard to achieve her career-defining victory at Melbourne Park, becoming the oldest first-time Grand Slam winner in a decade.

Gauff and Keys, both rising stars in American tennis, have shared a competitive but supportive relationship over the years. Gauff’s message reflected the camaraderie between the two players, especially as Keys reached a major milestone in her career.