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Madison Keys says she plans to return to the WTA Tour in 2027
Madison Keys plans to return to the WTA Tour in 2027, she said while discussing her plans on a podcast.
The 31-year-old American has not played since losing in the third round of the US Open in September.
She took a break after the tournament and skipped the Asian swing, prompting questions about whether she would keep playing.
Keys also made her television pundit and commentator debut at this year's WTA Finals.
She finished 2026 ranked 19th, with a 35-15 win-loss record and an Eastbourne title.
Keys won her first Grand Slam title at the 2025 Australian Open and has 11 WTA titles in her career.
Her first tournament of 2027 has not been confirmed, so her return schedule is not yet clear.
Madison Keys says she plans to return to WTA Tour action in 2027.
The 31-year-old said she took a break after the US Open because she needed time off after 17 years on tour.
She has not played since losing in the third round of the US Open in September.
Keys made her TV punditry and commentary debut at this year’s WTA Finals.
Her first tournament of 2027 has not been confirmed.
- Who
- Madison Keys, an American tennis player.
- What
- She says she plans to return to WTA Tour action in 2027.
- When
- In 2027; her first tournament has not been confirmed.
- Where
- On the WTA Tour.
- Why
- She said she took a break after the US Open because she needed time off after 17 years on tour.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Keys lost in the third round of the US Open and then decided she needed a break.
Keys skipped the Asian swing.
Keys made her TV punditry and commentary debut.
Keys said she was preparing to return to action in 2027.
- Planned return
- 2027
- Age
- 31
- World ranking
- 19th
- 2026 record
- 35-15
- Last tournament played
- US Open, where she lost in the third round
- Career WTA titles
- 11
What people are saying
Yes, I’m getting ready
I decided after the US Open that I just needed to take a little break.
It’s been a very long — I’m going to age myself — 17 years that I’ve had on tour.
I’m very much looking forward to 2027 and everyone will see me back at the tennis tournaments in my normal clothes instead of actually looking put together.