US Open: Madison Keys vs. Renata Zarazua Picks, Odds, and Preview (Aug 25)
American hopeful Madison Keys opens her US Open campaign on Monday, August 25, when she takes on the talented Renata Zarazua in the opening round at Flushing Meadows. Keys will be a heavy favorite to progress, but will she avoid a shock result at Arthur Ashe Stadium? Find our picks here.
How To Watch
- When: Monday, August 25, 2025, at 11:30 AM ET
- Where: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- How To Watch: ESPN
Madison Keys vs. Renata Zarazua Odds
Head-to-Head Record
A second meeting between Zarazua and Keys is set for Monday. The only previous encounter between the WTA Tour stars came in the French Open last year, with the American winning in straight sets.
Match Preview
There will be huge pressure on all American players in their home US Open Grand Slam, but that is especially the case for the stars who are towards the top in the world rankings. Madison Keys has been competitive in crucial prep tournaments before the start of the major, reaching the quarterfinals at the National Bank Open and the round of 16 at the Cincinnati Masters.
The 30-year-old was the winner of a Grand Slam on a hard surface earlier this year after landing a shock win at the Australian Open. But, she typically saves her best performances for the US Open. She is a three-time semi-finalist at her home event, which includes a run to the final in 2017.
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Mexican star Renata Zarazua will be a huge outsider for this showdown on Monday, but she has shown her ability to compete against the best already on the WTA Tour this summer. She pushed Elena Rybakina to her limit in the Cincinnati Masters, but was ultimately beaten in three sets.
The 27-year-old currently sits at 71st in the world rankings, which is just below her career-best ranking. However, it is worth noting that her best performances in Grand Slams have come on the clay at the French Open. But, she did achieve a career-best showing when reaching the second round at Flushing Meadows last year.
Madison Keys vs. Renata Zarazua Picks
All eyes will be on Keys when she steps foot on the court, and the American will be expected to easily secure her spot in the next round at the US Open. We don’t foresee her having many issues on Monday, and she looks capable of winning in straight sets.
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