AdvertisementAdvertisementAug 25, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Renata Zarazua (MEX) hits to Madison Keys (USA)(not pictured) on day two of the 2025 U.S. Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesAug 25, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Renata Zarazua (MEX) hits to Madison Keys (USA)(not pictured) on day two of the 2025 U.S. Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesAug 25, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Renata Zarazua (MEX) hits to Madison Keys (USA)(not pictured) on day two of the 2025 U.S. Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesAug 25, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Madison Keys (USA) hits to Renata Zarazua (MEX)(not pictured) on day two of the 2025 U.S. Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images26 Aug 2025 03:20AM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInRead a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST NEW YORK :Sixth seed Madison Keys struggled to find any rhythm as her quest for a hardcourt Grand Slam double went up in flames after a 6-7(10) 7-6(3) 7-5 defeat by unseeded Mexican Renata Zarazua in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday.The 30-year-old American, who lifted her maiden Grand Slam trophy at the Australian Open in January, made a staggering 89 unforced errors with 14 double faults and became the highest seed to exit the women's draw at the year's final major."I'm just very happy obviously coming in to 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."Spurred on by the home crowd, Keys battled from 2-4 down in the opening set and clinched it in a tense tiebreak after saving five set points and she let out a huge roar to loud cheers on a sunbathed Arthur Ashe Stadium.The 2017 runner-up composed herself in the second set and raced ahead 3-0 but Zarazua was not done and mounted a strong fightback by winning the next five games.Keys unleashed a huge forehand winner to go level after 10 games, but the sixth seed continued to waste her opportunities and allowed Zarazua to force another tiebreak and prolong the error-riddled but enthralling contest.There was little to separate the duo in the decider before Zarazua surged to a 5-3 lead and then staved off a comeback attempt from Keys to prevail in three hours and 10 minutes to set up a meeting with Frenchwoman Diane Parry in the next round.Source: ReutersNewsletterRecommended ReadSubscribe to CNA's Recommended ReadA single handpicked story that we think you shouldn't miss. Just one a day.Sign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST