As the 2025 French Open gets underway, American tennis star Madison Keys gave fans a sweet glimpse into her pre-tournament preparation with a candid, heartwarming moment featuring her husband and coach, Bjorn Fratangelo.
The couple was spotted sharing a playful exchange during a practice session at Roland Garros.
Madison Keys Tied the Knot With Bjorn Fratangelo in November 2024
Keys, seeded seventh at this year’s Grand Slam, heads into her 13th campaign at the French Open looking to bounce back from a tough third-round exit at the Italian Open earlier this month. She fell to fellow American Peyton Stearns in three sets.
But rather than dwell on the disappointment, the 30-year-old quickly regrouped in Paris, where all eyes will be on her upcoming first-round clash against Australian qualifier Daria Saville, with whom she shares a 1-1 head-to-head record.
Ahead of that showdown, Keys took to her Instagram Stories to post a candid photo from a training session where Fratangelo can be seen gently placing his hand on her head.
Madison Keys married her longtime partner, ATP tennis player Bjorn Fratangelo, on November 23, 2024. The ceremony took place at a resort in Kiawah River near Charleston, South Carolina. The couple began dating in 2017 and announced their engagement in March 2023.
Several tennis stars attended their wedding, including Jessica Pegula, Sloane Stephens, and Taylor Townsend. Fratangelo has also been the Keys’ coach since June 2023.
Madison Keys Reacts as Husband Bjorn Fratangelo Calls Clay Her ‘Best Surface’
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 Madison Keys‘ husband, Bjorn Fratangelo, recently referred to clay as her “best surface,” and she was quick to agree.
In a conversation with rolandgarros.com, Fratangelo explained why he believes the clay suits Keys best, to which the latter expressed her agreement.
“He’s said it a few times, and I think I understand where he’s coming from. I definitely think that clay can help a lot of aspects of my game. I think the biggest thing is actually buying it and believing what he’s saying makes any sort of sense,” he said.
“But yeah, I think I feel pretty comfortable moving on it, and I think the little bit of extra time that it gives me kind of lets me set up for my forehead a little bit more. So I definitely think that he might be onto something,” Fratangelo added.
Fratangelo then pointed to Keys’ powerful forehand and overall hitting strength as key advantages.
“I think it gives her time to set up a little bit more, her forehand. She has a big swing; it takes time for her to produce the shot, and I think this surface gives her a little extra second to think and get set with her feet.”
“And then also, you know her ball speed is so big that I think [despite] the slow conditions, she can still hit through them. I think she’s gonna get a little bit extra on the ball, obviously with the new frame and stuff,” he concluded.
