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Swiatek, candid before the US Open: “It has not been an easy season, probably the toughest and most challenging.” Source: Getty
WTA US Open 2026

Swiatek opens up before the US Open: "It has been my toughest and most challenging season"

Fernando Murciego - 29 Aug 2026 | 20:13

The Polish player lands in Flushing Meadows with the intention of extending her good form shown throughout the U.S. tour. She may not be the name that stands out in the predictions, but watch out for her.

Alexandra Eala, media attention. Photo: Getty Images
Alexandra Eala WTA

Eala: "I am a drop in the ocean; the media attention I receive does not distract me"

Diego Jiménez - 29 Aug 2026 | 15:32

The young Filipino explains how she is facing the US Open 2026 and what her major learnings have been in the last few months.

These are the 16 men and 16 women who have qualified for the US Open 2026. Source: Getty
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These are the 16 men and 16 women who have advanced from the qualifying round of the 2026 US Open

Fernando Murciego - 28 Aug 2026
Sabalenka challenges criticism before defending her title in New York: "What does it matter what people say?" Source: Getty
WTA Aryna Sabalenka

Sabalenka faces the challenge of making history at the US Open: "Putting my name alongside Serena and Evert would mean a lot"

Fernando Murciego - 28 Aug 2026 | 21:19

The Belarusian arrives at Flushing Meadows with the urgency to win a Grand Slam, a goal she has yet to achieve in 2026. If she doesn’t defend her title, she could even lose the number one ranking in the world.

Gauff shows off her new serve: "I always knew I was capable of having a good serve."
WTA Cori Gauff

Gauff boasts about her new serve: "I always knew I was capable of having a good serve"

Andrés Tomás - 28 Aug 2026 | 21:03

The American arrives at the US Open after winning Cincinnati with her best feelings on serve: "Everything feels much easier."

Pegula: "This US Open is very open and there are many opportunities." Photo: Getty Images
WTA jessica pegula

Pegula: "This US Open is very open and there are many opportunities"

Andrés Tomás - 28 Aug 2026 | 19:38

The world number three is one of the favorites for the US Open title and boasts about the union's work: “We have put a lot of pressure on the Grand Slams to continue growing our sport.”