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No. 82 Zarazua Upsets No. 6 Madison Keys in US Open First Round

Keys' 89 errors plus 14 double-faults proved decisive, sending Zarazua to a second-round match with Diane Parry.

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Overview

  • Renata Zarazua defeated Madison Keys 6-7(10), 7-6(3), 7-5 on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Aug. 25.
  • The contest lasted 3 hours 10 minutes, with Zarazua rallying from a set down and 0-3 in the second set.
  • Keys committed 89 unforced errors and 14 double-faults and later said nerves led to poor decisions and "paralyzing" play.
  • Zarazua needed only eight winners to secure the biggest victory of her career over the reigning Australian Open champion.
  • Reports framed the result as Mexico's first women's Grand Slam win over a top-10 opponent since 1995.