Australian Open champion Madison Keys is no longer able to play at a WTA tournament in the U.S. in February, after her success in Melbourne made her too highly ranked to enter. Keys, who rose to world No.

Days after her first Slam title, the tennis star shares what stoked her confidence, how she tweaked her game, and why representation matters on the court.

At the Australian Open, Madison Keys so far swept the best phase of her career by claiming her first Grand Slam title. Solidifying her place among the elite in women’s tennis, the American star overcame two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in an electrifying final.