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Madison Keys, the American tennis star ranked at No. 6 in the world, is out after her first round matchup on the 2025 US Open did not go her way.
Keys were upset by Renata Zarazúa, a non-ranked competitor from Mexico, 7-6 (12-10), 6-7 (3-7), 7-5, when the crowd was stunned at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
Keys were looking to end strongly after winning the Australian Open earlier this year to gather a Grand Slam title. But Zarazúa was relentless despite losing a hard -fought first set in an exciting draw.
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Madison Keys (USA) strikes Renata Zarazua (Mex) (not depicted) on day two of 2025 US Open Tennis Tournament in Usta Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2025. (Robert Deutsch/IMAGN -Pictures)
Keys were able to take the first set after her 12-10 win in tiebreak, but Zarazúa forced another in the second and got away with the 7-3 win to keep the match alive.
Then, in the third set, Zarazúa broke shocking keys to make it 6-5, and she put her away in the next game to seal the amazing victory.
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For keys, the loss could be explained by a rare abundance of unparalleled errors. She made a full 89 unparalleled mistakes compared to 46 winners, and whatever you rank in the grafting, it will be difficult to overcome.
Renata Zarazua (Mex) celebrates after defeating Madison Keys (USA) (not depicted) on day two of 2025 US Open Tennis Tournament in Usta Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2025. (Robert Deutsch/IMAGN -Pictures)
Thus, an American who was expected to compete far into the United States Open at home is on his way early.
The fourth ranked Jessica Pegula, daughter of Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula, dominated in his opening round matchup against Mayar Sheriff from Egypt, while Emma Navarro (No. 10) defeated Yafan Wang from China in straight sets.
Madison Keys of the United States plays a preliminary shot against Renata Zarazua from Mexico during their woman’s singles first round match on day two of the 2025 US Open in Usta Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2025 in the flush neighborhood of Queens Borough of New York City. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
No. 3-ranked Coco Gauff, the highest ranked American in the world, is ready for his first round match against Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic on Tuesday night.
