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Renata Zarazúa Stuns No. 6 Madison Keys at US Open in Landmark Win for Mexican Tennis

The upset sets up a second-round meeting with Diane Parry on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Renata Zarazúa, de México, reacciona después de elimnar a Madison Keys, de Estados Unidos, durante la primera ronda del torneo de tenis US Open, el lunes 25 de agosto de 2025, en Nueva York. (AP Foto/Seth Wenig)
Francisco Cerúndolo tardó en entrar en ritmo. Foto: AP Photo / Kirsty Wigglesworth.
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Con esta victoria, Renata Zarazúa se convierte en la primera mexicana en vencer a una jugadora ubicada en el Top 10 del ranking WTA.

Overview

  • Zarazúa prevailed 6-7 (10/12), 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 after just over three hours on Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the second round.
  • Match reports cite 89 unforced errors and 14 double faults by Keys as decisive factors in the result.
  • The Mexican player said severe pre-match nerves led her to call her mother and that she initially did not want to step on court.
  • The victory guarantees at least $154,000 in prize money for advancing to round two, according to published tournament figures.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly congratulated Zarazúa, highlighting the national significance of the breakthrough.