Australian Open 2025: Madison Keys vs Ann Li preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction and pick

Match Details

Fixture: (19) Madison Keys vs Ann Li

Date: January 14, 2025

Tournament: Australian Open 2025

Round: First Round (Round of 128)

Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Category: Grand Slam

Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt

Prize Money: AUD 96,500,000

Live Telecast: USA - ESPN and Tennis Channel | UK - Eurosport | Canada - TSN and RDS | Australia - 9Now and Stan Sport | India - Sony Network

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Madison Keys vs Ann Li preview

Keys poses with the 2025 Adelaide International Women's Singles Trophy (Source: Getty)

19th seed Madison Keys will take on her fellow countrywoman Ann Li in the first round of the 2025 Australian Open on Tuesday (January 14)

Keys, former World No. 6, won her ninth-career WTA title at the Adelaide International last week. The American defeated top-seeded Jessica Pegula and third-seeded Daria Kasatkina en route to her 500-level triumph, which brought her singles ranking up to 14th in the world. She will be eager to match her career-best result of reaching Melbourne's last four (2015-2022).

Li, meanwhile, is making her fourth appearance in the main draw of the Happy Slam. The 24-year-old reached the third round of the 2021 Australian Open, where she lost to Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets. She qualified for this year's Hobart International before reaching the Round of 16.

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Madison Keys vs Ann Li head-to-head

Keys and Li are yet to face off on the WTA Tour so their head-to-head record stands at 0-0.

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Madison Keys vs Ann Li odds

Player	Moneyline	Handicap Bets	Total Games (Over/Under)
Madison Keys	-750	-1.5 (-225)	Over 19.5 (-120)
Ann Li	+475	+1.5 (+155)	Under 19.5 (-120)

All bets are sourced from BetMGM.

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Madison Keys vs Ann Li prediction

Ann Li hits a backhand at Hobert International 2025 (Source: Getty)

Keys can get underneath the ball and blast it for a winner from either wing, making her one of the most aggressive players on the WTA Tour. The 29-year-old's low-margin baseline game, however, yields uncharacteristic errors when she least needs it.

Li is also a supreme ball-striker from the back of the court, with her two-handed backhand being her most versatile weapon. Moreover, the American is fast on her feet, which allows her to track down her opponents' shots in time.

The keys for both players in this encounter will be to dominate rallies with their forehand and end them early. Although the 19th seed's power and experience make her a firm favorite for this match-up, the unheralded Li will likely give her some trouble.

Pick: Keys to win in three sets.