Madison Keys has won the Strasbourg International on the eve of the French Open, thrashing Danielle Collins 6-1 6-2 in an all-American final.
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The fourth-seeded Keys broke the third-seeded Collins six times and didn't drop a set in the tournament. She won her eighth WTA singles title and first of the year.
Keys didn't start her season until March because of a shoulder issue. She has rounded into form on the eve of the French Open after previously reaching the Madrid semi-finals and Rome quarter-finals.
Only top-ranked Iga Swiatek has beaten her on red clay.
Keys is seeded 14th at the French Open and opens against Renata Zarazua of Mexico. Collins is seeded 11th and has drawn compatriot Caroline Dolehide.
"I feel amazing," Keys told the WTA website.
"I went into today knowing that I was going to have to play some really good tennis in order to beat Danielle. She's been playing absolutely incredibly the last couple of months, and she's always a really tough opponent."
Australian Associated Press
