Renata Zarazúa will be measured against Sloane Stephens in the first round of the Mérida Open WTA 500, which will take place at the Yucatan Country Club.
The Mexican tennis player will face an experienced player who already knows what it is to win a grand slamafter taking the title in the US Open 2017, but she hopes that the great season experienced during 2025 will encourage her to have an outstanding performance at home.
The tennis player born in Mexico City he reflected in an interview for the Diary This about the evolution of his tennis over the last few years:
“Yes, I think I have gained maturity. Over the years, you mature in tennis, mentally and personally. The game continues to improve, but it does not change drastically. For me, the big leap was mentally: learning to deal with nerves and pressure. In Grand Slams, where there is a lot at stake – points, money -, sometimes nerves stop you. Before I went for the experience, not for winning; now I go for the victory, not just to enjoy it,” commented Renata Zarazúa for the journalist. Oswaldo Vazquez.
In addition, he highlighted the growth that tennis has had in Latin America: “It is growing a lot and I hope that we all continue to do well on the big stages, like the Grand Slams.”
If she beats Sloane Stephens, Renata will have the chance to face one of the best tennis players in the world in the second round. Jasmine Paolini.
Regarding this situation, Zarazúa expressed his excitement at facing the Italian racket for Diario Esto:
“I hope I get the opportunity to face Paolini, but first I have a very tough match against Stephens, on which I will concentrate day by day. In the end, she is an excellent player who has reached Grand Slam finals; competing against them teaches you a lot and shows you your weaknesses. Playing in Mexico always brings extra nerves, but I hope to handle them as best as possible,” declared the Mexican tennis player.
This hypothetical clash would represent a great opportunity for Renata Zarazúa to once again measure her strength against a top 10 in the world rankingbut first he will have to go through Sloane Stephens in the first round.
