Mon Jan 20 04:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Tennis Star Keys’ Secret Weapon: Husband and Coach Bjorn Fratangelo

**MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA** – Madison Keys’ successful run at the Australian Open may have a secret ingredient beyond talent and training: her husband and coach, Bjorn Fratangelo. Fratangelo, a former professional tennis player himself, retired from the sport in 2023 due to persistent foot injuries. His career, though marked by appearances in all four Grand Slams and a career-high ranking of 99, was ultimately cut short by recurring injuries.

Now, Fratangelo applies his expertise to coaching his wife, a partnership Keys describes as a blend of rewarding togetherness and the less-fun experience of admitting her husband is often right. The couple, who wed last November, met in 2006 and began dating in 2017. Their unique dynamic allows them to spend significant time together, a stark contrast to their previous schedules when Fratangelo was also competing professionally.

Keys faces Danielle Collins in the third round of the Australian Open, and the impact of Fratangelo’s coaching – and unwavering support – will undoubtedly be a key factor in her performance. Whether this unconventional coaching arrangement will prove to be the ultimate game-changer remains to be seen.

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