The 2026 US Open women’s singles entry list is set and the tournament is ready to begin. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka sits at the top of the field as she chases a third straight title at Flushing Meadows. The main draw starts Sunday, August 30 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
This year’s US Open women’s field is loaded with Grand Slam winners, rising stars and a deep group of American players. Rankings, late withdrawals and wildcards can still cause a few changes, but the core of the draw is now locked in.
Top of the US Open Women’s Singles Entry List
Here is the current leading group on the US Open women’s singles entry list:
- Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus)
- Coco Gauff (United States)
- Iga Świątek (Poland)
- Jessica Pegula (United States)
- Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan)
- Jasmine Paolini (Italy)
- Mirra Andreeva (Russia)
- Amanda Anisimova (United States)
- Madison Keys (United States)
- Qinwen Zheng (China)
Sabalenka arrives as the clear favorite after winning the championship in both 2024 and 2025. A third consecutive title would put her in rare company — the first woman since Serena Williams to three-peat at the US Open.
Former Champions Still in the Mix
Several past winners remain key figures in the 2026 US Open women’s field:
- Aryna Sabalenka (2024 and 2025 champion)
- Coco Gauff (2023 champion)
- Iga Świątek (2022 champion)
- Naomi Osaka (2018 and 2020 champion)
Emma Raducanu, who won the title as a qualifier in 2021, was originally included but has withdrawn because of a leg injury. Sloane Stephens (2017 champion) and Venus Williams both received wildcards and will compete this year.
Strong Group of American Contenders
The United States has one of its deepest groups in recent memory. Coco Gauff leads the home contingent as a former champion and consistent top-five player. Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys and Emma Navarro give American fans multiple players capable of reaching the second week.
Sloane Stephens returns via wildcard, and Venus Williams will make another run at the tournament she has won twice. The New York crowd should have plenty of home players to cheer throughout the fortnight.
Key Dates for the Women’s Singles
- Qualifying rounds: August 24–27
- Official singles draw released: August 27
- Main draw begins: August 30
- Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York
The US Open women’s draw places the top seeds in separate sections of the bracket and sets up potential quarterfinal and semifinal paths. First-round matches will be especially important for players returning from injury or looking to build confidence after the summer hard-court swing.
What the Current Rankings Tell Us
The US Open women’s rankings heading into the tournament show a clear top tier. Sabalenka holds the No. 1 ranking, followed closely by Gauff and Świątek. Pegula and Rybakina round out a strong group of proven contenders. Younger players such as Mirra Andreeva and Amanda Anisimova add unpredictability and have already shown they can beat top seeds on big stages.
Late withdrawals or lucky-loser replacements can still tweak the bottom of the entry list, but the top half of the field looks settled.
Quick Look at the 2026 Field
Aryna Sabalenka leads a deep and competitive 2026 US Open women’s singles entry list. Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Jessica Pegula, Elena Rybakina and a solid American contingent form the main challenges. With the main draw under way from August 30, attention now turns to first-round results and early storylines in New York.
The official entry list and seedings remain subject to minor last-minute changes, so the latest tournament updates should be checked for any final adjustments before the opening matches.
