USA– August 26, 2025

A Wild Start to the US Open

The 2025 US Open has roared to life with a series of stunning upsets and dramatic moments, setting a chaotic tone for the final Grand Slam of the year. The opening rounds have already delivered major headlines, with a top-10 seed being eliminated and a former champion engaging in a fiery on-court confrontation that has captivated the tennis world.

The biggest upset of the day came in the women’s draw, where No. 6 seed and reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys was ousted in the first round by Mexico’s Renata Zarazua. Keys, who was a finalist at the US Open in 2017, appeared out of sorts throughout the three-hour, 10-minute match, ultimately succumbing to her opponent in a 6-7 (10), 7-6 (3), 7-5 defeat. The American’s performance was plagued by unforced errors and double faults, allowing Zarazua, a player with no previous top-10 wins, to claim the biggest victory of her career. The loss marks a disappointing end to a Grand Slam season that began with such promise for Keys.

Headlines of the Report

 * Madison Keys’ Early Exit: The No. 6 seed and Australian Open champion was surprisingly eliminated in the first round of the US Open by unseeded Renata Zarazua.

 * Medvedev’s “Wild Meltdown”: The 2021 US Open champion, Daniil Medvedev, lost in a dramatic five-set thriller after a heated altercation with the chair umpire over a disputed point.

 * Historic Upset: The victory for Renata Zarazua is a milestone, as she becomes the first Mexican woman to defeat a top-10 opponent at the US Open.

 * Uncertainty at the Top: The first-round drama suggests that both the men’s and women’s draws could be wide open, with other top seeds, including Novak Djokovic, also showing signs of vulnerability in their opening matches.

On the men’s side, former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev drew the attention for a different reason. The No. 13 seed fell in a marathon five-set match to Benjamin Bonzi, but it was his behavior that dominated the headlines. The match was interrupted by a six-minute delay in the third set, after a photographer entered the court on match point, leading to a heated argument between Medvedev and the chair umpire. A furious Medvedev, who was also booed by the crowd, accused the umpire of a bad call and later smashed his racket after the defeat. Despite a brief comeback, the Russian ultimately lost the match, adding another disappointing Grand Slam result to his 2025 record.

The early drama at Flushing Meadows has set a precedent for a tournament that is likely to be filled with unexpected turns. With some of the sport’s biggest names already facing adversity, the path to the championship is far from certain for anyone.