American tennis star Madison Keys takes swipe at Trump admin at Australian Open

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American tennis star Madison Keys said Thursday she hoped the U.S. can "come together and get back to the values that I think make our country great" when asked about President Donald Trump's second term at the Australian Open.

The swipe came after Keys defeated Ashlyn Krueger in the second round of the Australian Open and ahead of her match against Karolina Pliskova. A reporter at the Grand Slam tournament has routinely been asking American players their thoughts on the U.S. one year into Trump’s second term.

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Madison Keyes of the United States reacts during press conference ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

"A year into the second Trump administration, tensions in the U.S. are pretty ridiculously high," the reporter claimed. "I’m just wondering how do you feel personally about what the Trump administration has been doing and how has it felt to you when you’ve spent time in the U.S.?"

"I think my stance has been pretty obvious. I think it’s pretty obvious where I stand," Keys responded. "I am hopeful that we as a country can come together and get back to the values that I think make our country great.

Madison Keys of the U.S. plays a forehand return to compatriot Ashlyn Krueger during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.  (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

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