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Here’s why Madison Keys hopes she won’t get a text from Frances Tiafoe before Australian Open final
Madison Keys has no doubt been bombarded by messages of congratulations and encouragement by family, friends, and fans alike during this Australian Open as the American has advanced to her first Grand Slam singles final in eight years.
But there’s one person that Keys hopes she won’t be hearing from before she steps into Rod Laver Arena to face Aryna Sabalenka for the women’s singles title on Saturday night in Melbourne: her good friend and fellow American Frances Tiafoe.
Don’t worry: They’re still tight. She’s just superstitious.
“We have this kind of joke where in the past he wouldn’t say anything pre-tournament or anything, and then he would text me, like, in the quarters or the semis or something, and I would lose the next round,” Keys said before toppling Iga Swiatek in a dramatic semifinal match where she saved match point.
“So we have this new rule. Like I saw him a few days ago, and I said, ‘Don’t text me, I don’t want to hear from you at all, just leave me alone and we’ll talk after the tournament.’”
Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe have been close friends for years, but as the Australian Open final approaches, Keys is hoping she won’t receive a text from Tiafoe.
The reason? Tiafoe is known for his playful banter and trash-talking on the court, and Keys doesn’t want any distractions as she prepares to compete in one of the biggest matches of her career.
While their friendship off the court is strong, Keys knows that Tiafoe’s competitive spirit could get the best of him if he were to send her a message before the final. She wants to stay focused and mentally prepared for the match, and she knows that any distractions could throw her off her game.
So, as Keys gears up for the final, she’s hoping that Tiafoe will respect her wishes and keep the texts to a minimum. After all, when it comes to competing for a Grand Slam title, every little bit of focus counts.
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