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Renata Zarazúa Upsets No. 6 Madison Keys at US Open, First Mexican Top-10 Slam Win in 30 Years

The 27-year-old overcame severe pre‑match nerves to close out a three‑hour victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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)
Con esta victoria, Renata Zarazúa se convierte en la primera mexicana en vencer a una jugadora ubicada en el Top 10 del ranking WTA.
La capitalina venció por primera vez en su carrera a una top 10.
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Overview

  • Zarazúa, ranked No. 82, beat Keys 6-7 (10), 7-6 (3), 7-5 in just over three hours on Arthur Ashe to reach the second round.
  • The result is Mexico’s first Grand Slam win over a Top‑10 opponent since Angélica Gavaldón in 1995.
  • Match stats highlighted Keys’ 89 unforced errors, which Zarazúa capitalized on despite producing far fewer winners.
  • She is scheduled to face France’s Diane Parry in the second round on Wednesday, August 27, with the exact time to be set.
  • Advancing guarantees a reported $154,000 in prize money for Zarazúa, matching her best US Open result from 2024.