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Renata Zarazúa Stuns No. 6 Madison Keys in US Open Marathon to Reach Round Two

The Mexican ended a three-decade wait for her country with a Grand Slam win over a top‑10 opponent.

La capitalina venció por primera vez en su carrera a una top 10.
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)
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Overview

  • Zarazúa prevailed 6-7(10), 7-6(3), 7-5 in more than three hours on Arthur Ashe Stadium to move into the second round.
  • Keys entered as the tournament’s No. 6 seed and the reigning Australian Open champion.
  • The result is Mexico’s first women’s Grand Slam victory over a top‑10 player since Angélica Gavaldón in 1995.
  • Zarazúa is slated to play France’s Diane Parry in the second round on Wednesday, with the start time to be announced.
  • The match featured over 120 unforced errors, including 89 by Keys, reflecting an erratic yet tense battle.