US Open Upset: Madison Keys Loses to Unseeded Zarazua
Madison Keys' US Open campaign ended in shock as she lost to unseeded Renata Zarazua in the first round. Find out what went wrong.
“I know my game is a bit tricky so sometimes people get a bit bored... We don't have many tennis players as...”
Madison Keys' US Open campaign ended abruptly in the first round with a shocking 6-7(10), 7-6(3), 7-5 loss to unseeded Mexican player Renata Zarazua. The 30-year-old American struggled to find her rhythm throughout the match, committing a staggering 89 unforced errors and 14 double faults.
World No.82 Renata Zarazua becomes the first Mexican woman ever to beat a top 10 opponent at the US Open! 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/SiqI4xy4iw
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 25, 2025
Match Stats:
- Unforced Errors: 89
- Double Faults: 14
- Aces: 7
- First Serve Points Won: 51%
- Passing Accuracy: Keys won 18 games, while Zarazua took 19 games to seal the win
This defeat marks a disappointing exit for Keys, who had enjoyed a strong start to the year, including her maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. Zarazua, ranked around 82nd in the world, showed impressive grit and determination to take down the sixth seed.
“I'm just very happy, obviously. Coming into the match, I was like almost crying because I was really nervous, but I think the crowd made it so chill for me... thank you guys, for staying,” Zarazua said.
“I know my game is a bit tricky so sometimes people get a bit bored... We don't have many tennis players as you can see, but I had some Mexico players from doubles cheering for me. I could hear some Mexican cheering, so that was very nice.”
Todas las emociones 💚
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 25, 2025
Renata Zarazua of Mexico notches the biggest win of her career, rallying from 7-6 3-0 down to stun Keys! pic.twitter.com/NDtoZl6M4F
Madison Keys was spurred on by the home crowd and battled back from 2-4 down in the opening set to win it in a tense tiebreak. She saved five set points and let out a huge roar to loud cheers on Arthur Ashe Stadium after clinching the tiebreak 12-10.
Key Moments:
- Set 1: Keys fought back from 2-4 down to win the tiebreak 12-10
- Crowd Support: The home crowd energized Keys, helping her save five set points
- Second Set: Keys initially took a 3-0 lead but struggled to maintain her momentum
Despite a strong start to the second set, Keys couldn't hold on, and Zarazua mounted a strong fightback, winning the next five games to take the set 7-6(3).
Madison Keys unleashed a huge forehand winner to level the match after 10 games in the third set, showcasing her skill and power. However, despite this moment of brilliance, Keys continued to waste opportunities, allowing Zarazua to force another tiebreak and extend the match.
Third Set Highlights:
- Crucial Moment: Keys hit a huge forehand winner to level the set
- Error-Prone Match: Both players struggled with consistency, committing numerous errors
- Final Result: Zarazua prevailed 7-5 in the deciding set, winning the match in three hours and 10 minutes
Zarazua surged to a 5-3 lead in the final set and, after staving off a comeback attempt from Keys, secured a 6-7(10), 7-6(3), 7-5 victory. This win sets up a meeting with Frenchwoman Diane Parry in the next round.
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