US Open [Women] 2026 - Grand Slam

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DATE: August 25 - September 13, 2026
SURFACE: Hard
TOTAL FINANCIAL COMMITMENT: $108,000,000
FIELD SIZE: 128
DEFENDING MIXED DOUB's CHAMPIONS: Sara Errani/Andrea Vavassori
DEFENDING WOMEN's CHAMPION: Aryna Sabalenka

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Seeds:

1. Aryna Sabalenka
2. Elena Rybakina
3. Jessica Pegula
4. Coco Gauff
5. Mirra Andreeva
6. Linda Noskova
7. Karolina Muchova
8. Iga Swiatek
9. Elina Svitolina
10. Amanda Anisimova
11. Marta Kostyuk
12. Belinda Bencic
13. Naomi Osaka
14. Iva Jovic
15. Diana Shnaider
16. Sorana Cirstea
17. Alexandra Eala
18. Ekaterina Alexandrova
19. Jasmine Paolini
20. Maja Chwalinska
21. Anna Kalinskaya
22. Madison Keys
23. Elise Merterns
24. Anastasia Potopova
25. Marie Bouzkova
26. Emma Navarro
27. Barbora Krejcikova
28. Sara Bejlek
29. Ann Li
30. Elena Ostapenko
31. Leylah Fernandez
32. Maria Sakkari

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The Tournament:

The US Open Tennis Championships, commonly called the US Open, is a hardcourt tennis tournament held annually in Queens, New York. Since 1987, the US Open has been chronologically the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year, except for 2020. The other three, in chronological order, are the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon. The US Open starts on the last Monday of August and continues for two weeks, with the middle weekend coinciding with the US Labor Day holiday. The tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world, originally known as the U.S. National Championship, for which men's singles and men's doubles were first played in August 1881. It is the only Grand Slam that was not affected by cancellation of World War I and World War II or interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

About New York City:

New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over 300.46 square miles (778.2 km2), New York City is the most densely populated major city in the United States. The city is more than twice as populous as Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest city. New York City is situated at the southern tip of New York State. Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City comprises five boroughs, each of which is coextensive with a respective county. The five boroughs, which were created in 1898 when local governments were consolidated into a single municipality, are: Brooklyn (Kings County), Queens (Queens County), Manhattan (New York County), the Bronx (Bronx County), and Staten Island (Richmond County). New York City is a global city and a cultural, financial, high-tech, entertainment, glamor, and media center with a significant influence on commerce, health care and scientific output in life sciences, research, technology, education, politics, tourism, dining, art, fashion, and sports. Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy, and it is sometimes described as the world's most important city and the capital of the world.

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Projected Quarters:
(1) Saba vs (6) Noskova
(3) Jess vs (7) Muchova
(2) Elena vs (8) Iga
(4) Coco vs (5) Mirra
 

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I think the fact that she didn't withdraw before the draw was released speaks to the injury. Maybe not serious.
Keli, Its sound like its still iffy if she will play.. I would not bet on her finishing the tournament.. I HOPE I am WRONG..

any thoughts
 

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she's an enigma and moody as all get out. No one really knows until match time if she will show.
This is interesting .. Rybakina's first round opponent

: https://www.instagram.com/thea.frodin/

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Do you recognize her?
Thea was the body double for the girl who played Serena in the movie King Richard. Thea Frodin recently achieved a significant milestone by winning the USTA Girls' 18s Singles National Championship, which earned her a wild card entry into the main draw of the 2026 US Open.
 
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Vee may be gone by time Novak finishes his pressor, takes a shower and etc. Its a shame putting an advanced seasoned player on the court well passed her biological sleeping clock. It takes Vee about 2 hours including warm up before her old joints get oily.. I am serious..
 
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question Do the USTA reduce the price of the chicken nuggets to half price after midnight EST... No way the average fan will pay that price.. (do they give Senior and Military discounts?) jajaja
 

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Vee may be gone by time Novak finishes his pressor, takes a shower and etc. Its a shame putting an advanced seasoned player on the court well passed her biological sleeping clock. It takes Vee about 2 hours including warm up before her old joints get oily.. I am serious..

It's definitely too late in the evening for the old lady! I think only Connors excelled in these crazy late matches! Kenin racing to finish her off! :lol6:
 
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It's definitely too late in the evening for the old lady! I think only Connors excelled in these crazy late matches! Kenin racing to finish her off! :lol6:
Venus is the ultimate professional . Even at the very highest level, even when faced with frustrating officiating or challenging circumstances. She has consistently demonstrated a level of professionalism that is rare in modern sports, serving as a role model for composure and grace under extreme pressure. Her ability to stay focused on her game rather than engaging in conflict with officials or opponents is what truly cements her legacy for me. Regardless of the stage or the stakes, she carries herself with an elegance that transcends the sport itself.
 

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Venus is out. I think she had a set point in the second set, but Kenin has prevailed in straights - 6/2 7/6

Venus should not be playing singles.

That said, i feel bad for her and Sofia Kenin, playing in front of barely 1000 spectators beyond midnight, after the shock defeat of Djokovic. Why didn't the USTA move this match to Monday? A real lack of common courtesy for the two american GS champions.
 
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Venus should not be playing singles.

That said, i feel bad for her and Sofia Kenin, playing in front of barely 1000 spectators beyond midnight, after the shock defeat of Djokovic. Why didn't the USTA move this match to Monday? A real lack of common courtesy for the two american GS champions.
It's hard because no one can really tell her to stop. She will not listen. Vee will quit when she's ready. As long as tourneys continue granting wc's my guess is she will play.
 

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It's hard because no one can really tell her to stop. She will not listen. Vee will quit when she's ready. As long as tourneys continue granting wc's my guess is she will play.
Then with so many first round exits, she risks tarnishing her achievements in singles. But could still be formidable in doubles.