5 best moments of Madison Keys in 2016

ROME, ITALY - MAY 15: Madison Keys of the United States in action against Serena Williams of the United States during the Womens Singles Finalduring day eight of The Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2016 on May 15, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) — Keys made the finals at the clay-court Internazional BNL d’Italia this year, losing to Serena Williams

#3 Second career title at Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Madison Keys of United States with the Maud Watson trophy and Barbara Strycova of Czech Republic after the Women's Singles Final on day seven of the WTA Aegon Classic at Edgbaston Priory Club on June 19, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images for LTA) — Keys defeated the experienced Barbora Strycova in the finals of the Aegon Classic

After sealing her place in the top-10 rankings, Keys had a golden opportunity to snap up only her 2^nd career WTA title at the in the final of the Aegon Classic where Barbara Strycova awaited her. But a pumped up Keys was ready for the Czech girl and went on to break her in the first service game. The American proceeded to win the first set and cruised to a 6-3, 6-4 win and seal a brilliant week in style by winning a title.

Though the win, right before Wimbledon, had raised expectations on the American's chances in the tournament, she could only reach the 4th round. But the Aegon Classic victory was certainly one of her high points this season.

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