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Zarazúa Exits US Open in Final-Set Tiebreak After Landmark Upset, as Townsend–Ostapenko Flashpoint Lingers

Her win over world No. 6 Madison Keys set a new benchmark for Mexican tennis while a high-profile etiquette dispute keeps player conduct in focus.

Overview

  • Diane Parry edged Renata Zarazúa 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (10-7) in over two hours on Court 5, ending the Mexican’s singles run in the second round.
  • Zarazúa’s first-round defeat of world No. 6 Madison Keys made her the first Mexican woman to beat a WTA top-10 player and completed her set of appearances at all four Grand Slams.
  • By reaching round two, she secured $154,000 in prize money and reinforced her standing inside the WTA top 100.
  • After the loss, Zarazúa thanked the New York crowd for intense support, saying she fought hard despite not finding her best level on the day.
  • Separately, Taylor Townsend advanced by beating Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 6-1 before a heated exchange at the net; Ostapenko later said the dispute concerned a net-cord courtesy and denied racism on Instagram, with peers such as Aryna Sabalenka commenting.