25 Aug 2025, 22:15
Renata Zarzuela defeated Madison Keys at the US Open 2025
- Renata Zarzuela defeated Madison Keys in the first round of the US Open.
- Zarzuela became the first Mexican woman to defeat a top-10 player at a major since 1995.
- Keys made 89 unforced errors during the match.
New York – Madison Keys, the champion of the Australian Open, was unable to get past the first round of the US Open, losing to Renata Zarzuela, who ranks 82nd in the world. Zarzuela, a 27-year-old tennis player from Mexico, defeated Keys with a score of 6-7(10), 7-6(3), 7-5, having started the match on the back foot.
The first set was a tight battle, where Keys won the tiebreak, but Zarzuela, utilizing varied shots, managed to level the game. Keys, who made 89 unforced errors, couldn't capitalize on the lead she had in the second set, even though she won a few games, she couldn't maintain the advantage.
In the concluding set, Zarzuela led 5-3 and served for the match, but Keys managed to level the score. However, after a series of unforced errors, Keys again lost the initiative, and Zarzuela secured the victory, becoming the first Mexican woman to defeat a top-10 player at a major tournament since 1995.
This victory for Keys opens the door for the third-ranked player in the world, Coco Gauff, who could face Keys in the quarterfinals.
Tags: Sport/Tennis