"Her wedding was so civilised!" – Laura Robson on Madison Keys and Bjorn Fratangelo’s partnership
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Madison Keys has been a prominent figure on the WTA Tour for many years, but recently, she has taken her game to another level. Moving from Grand Slam contender to Grand Slam champion, the American’s success has been nothing short of remarkable.
A key part of her transformation has been her coaching partnership with her husband, Bjorn Fratangelo. Their unique dynamic has played a crucial role in her success, with tennis insider Laura Robson offering some insight into their relationship and how it has impacted Keys’ game.
Keys and Fratangelo: A tennis love story
Keys and Fratangelo’s engagement in 2023 was a joyous moment for the tennis world. Their wedding, attended by WTA and ATP stars such as Jessica Pegula, Taylor Townsend, and Jennifer Brady, reflected the unity within the sport.
Laura Robson, who was also a guest at the wedding, shared her amusing take on the night’s events when speaking to the express:
"You know what? I have told her – and maybe we're just wronguns in the UK – but her wedding was so civilised," Robson laughed.
"It finished at 11, so the dance floor finished at 10.30. And she wanted to go to bed by 11, and I was like, 'What are we doing? Where's everyone off to?'"
The Sky Sports pundit continued:
"Me, Maddi, Jess Pegula, Des Krawczyk and a few of the other girls that were there, we ended up being in the hotel lobby because it was the only thing that was open until midnight, and then they were like, 'We've got to go to bed, it's so late.'"
Fratangelo’s coaching impact on Keys’ success
In 2023, following a second-round exit at the French Open, Keys made a bold decision, asking Fratangelo to step in as her head coach. The results have been phenomenal.
Since then, she has reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals and, most importantly, clinched her first Grand Slam titleat the Australian Open.
Robson, who has known Keys since their junior days, reflected on their long-standing friendship and her pride in seeing Keys lift her first Grand Slam trophy.
"I'm a year older than her, so initially, I thought I was too cool.
"Sloane, Maddi, and I all played in the same tournaments as Orange Bowl. And our mums got on well, so they put us together, and then she started training at Everts [Academy], and then I was there on and off around the same time.
"We stayed in touch as 14—and 15-year-olds, basically pen pals. We'd see each other at tournaments from time to time, but we were always really good at communicating with each other.
"Even throughout all these years, it's rare that I don't speak to her daily. And even when I was going through all the injuries and horrible times in my career, I always had her to bounce things off and take advice from."
What’s next for Madison Keys?
Keys has had a fantastic start to 2025, and with Fratangelo as her coach, she will be looking for even more success as the season progresses.
With her Grand Slam breakthrough now behind her, Keys has proven that she belongs among the elite, and it will be exciting to see how she continues to build on her momentum throughout the year.
An emotional Laura Robson watches on as Madison Keys wins the Australian Open 🥺#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/BI7BIg3Cmf
— Eurosport (@eurosport) January 25, 2025
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