Madison Keys reaches US Open semi-finals, to face Naomi Osaka

Madison Keys is into her third semi-final in the past five Grand Slam tournaments, including two in a row at the US Open.

Madison Keys reached the semi-finals at a second consecutive U.S. Open, beating No. 30 Carla Suarez Navarro 6-4, 6-3.

Madison Keys celebrates match point against Carla Suarez Navarro in her US Open quarterfinal match. (USA TODAY Sports)

Keys, a 23-year-old American who is seeded No. 14, overwhelmed Suarez Navarro with her powerful serve and groundstrokes, building a 22-10 edge in winners.

Keys faced only two break points, one while serving for the victory in the final game, and saved both.

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She has made it to the final four at three of the past five Grand Slam tournaments but is still seeking her first major championship.

Keys was the runner-up to Sloane Stephens at the U.S. Open in 2017, then lost to Stephens in the French Open semifinals this year.

She will face No. 20 Naomi Osaka in Thursday’s semi-finals. Serena Williams faces Anastasija Sevastova in the other semi-final