Madison Keys 'Hated Crying' Until She Went to Therapy. She Won the Australian Open After 'Being in' Her Feelings (Exclusive)

Madison Keys wins the 2025 Australian Open.Photo:Cameron Spencer/Getty Cameron Spencer/Getty Therapy changedMadison Keys’ relationship with tennis for the better. The2025 Australian Open champion, 29, has opened up about the impact of therapy on her on-court performance since winning her maiden Grand Slam. Although she had consulted with multiple sports psychologists, she felt the conversations were too geared toward results rather than how to become “more me.” A year and a half ago, she began seeing a therapist outside the sports world.

Madison Keys Says Her Husband Used to Be 'Uncomfortable' Telling Her What to Do as Her Coach (Exclusive)

Madison Keys and Bjorn Fratangelo at the 2025 Australian Open.Photo:Cameron Spencer/Getty Cameron Spencer/Getty The2025 Australian Open champion, who defeatedAryna Sabalenkaon Saturday, Jan. 25 to win her first Grand Slam, tells PEOPLE that she had to convince Fratangelo to step in as her coach two years ago. At the time, she had played a portion of the season without a coach, so she asked her then-fiancé, a former top 100 player on the men’s tour, to help her “for the next few weeks.

Madonna Bares Her Nipples and Drapes Herself in Lace for Racy Photo Shoot

Madonna for CR Fashion Book.Photo:Steven Klein Steven Klein The Queen of Pop isCR Fashion Book’s newest cover star! One of seven Madonna CR Fashion Book covers.Steven Klein Carine Roitfeld, stylist, founder and editor-in-chief ofCR Fashion Book, shared that the essence of the upcoming issue “began with Madonna.” “It was beautiful to witness the special relationship between Steven Klein and her [Madonna] during that night at the cemetery,” she said. “They’re both really hard workers and unstoppable creatives.

Madonna Celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah with 4 of Her Kids and Boyfriend Akeem Morris: 'All at Once'

Madonna with her daughters on Christmas.Photo:Madonna/Instagram Madonna/Instagram On Thursday, Dec. 26, the 66-year-old music icon toasted another holiday season on Instagram as she posed for festive snaps with her boyfriendAkeem Morrisand four of her kids:Lourdes Leon, 28, Chifundo “Mercy” James, 18, and 12-year-old twins Stella and Estere. To celebrate both Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah — both of which took place the day before — the seven-time Grammy winner shared a slideshow clip of family photos and behind-the-scenes looks at the decor, set to Andy Williams' Christmas classic “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

Madonna Recalls Years of 'Battling' with Malawi Supreme Court to Adopt Daughter Mercy as She Celebrates Her 19th Birthday

Madonna (L) hugs her daughter Mercy James.Photo:AMOS GUMULIRA/AFP via Getty AMOS GUMULIRA/AFP via Getty Madonnais celebrating her daughter’s birthday with a heartwarming tribute. In commemoration of her daughterMercy James' 19th birthday, the “Vogue” singer, 66, posted a collection of photos and videos throughout the years to her Instagram Story. She added her heartfelt message to her daughter in the midst of all of the memories. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.