American veteran Bethanie Mattek-Sands, who upset top seed Agnieszka Radwanska at the Sydney International, says she's impressed by the game of 18-year-old compatriot Madison Keys, whom she will face in the quarterfinals. Keys has won two of their three meetings.
“She's a great up-and-coming player,” said Mattek-Sands, who is playing her third tournament since the U.S. Open after suffering an MCL tear in her knee. “[She] plays aggressive shots, big serve. She goes for her shots. She's not afraid. Even if she misses a few here and there, she keeps going for it. It seems like she doesn't get intimidated by the moment of rankings or things like that. She's had some great wins. Her serve is great. She places it well. I think she has a really bright future.”