The 2026 U.S. Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, returns to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, played on DecoTurf hard courts. The women’s singles main draw begins on August 30, with the final scheduled for September 12. The field features three former world #1s, a deep American contingent led by Gauff and Pegula, and 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva continuing her rapid ascent through the rankings.
Below is the women’s field for the 2026 U.S. Open tennis tournament, including their odds on DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Seeds
| Seed | Player | Country | WTA Ranking | DK Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aryna Sabalenka | Belarus | #1 | +330 |
| 2 | Elena Rybakina | Kazakhstan | #2 | +1100 |
| 3 | Jessica Pegula | USA | #3 | +1000 |
| 4 | Coco Gauff | USA | #4 | +450 |
| 5 | Mirra Andreeva | Russia | #5 | +1400 |
| 6 | Linda Noskova | Czechia | #6 | +3000 |
| 7 | Karolina Muchova | Czechia | #7 | +3000 |
| 8 | Iga Swiatek | Poland | #8 | +550 |
| 9 | Elina Svitolina | Ukraine | #9 | +4000 |
| 10 | Amanda Anisimova | USA | #10 | +1600 |
| 11 | Marta Kostyuk | Ukraine | #11 | +1800 |
| 12 | Belinda Bencic | Switzerland | #12 | +3500 |
| 13 | Naomi Osaka | Japan | #13 | +1000 |
| 14 | Iva Jovic | USA | #14 | +5000 |
| 15 | Diana Shnaider | Russia | #16 | +8000 |
| 16 | Sorana Cirstea | Romania | #17 | +20000 |
| 17 | Alexandra Eala | Philippines | #18 | +2800 |
| 18 | Ekaterina Alexandrova | Russia | #19 | +8000 |
| 19 | Jasmine Paolini | Italy | #20 | +10000 |
| 20 | Maja Chwalinska | Poland | #21 | +8000 |
| 21 | Anna Kalinskaya | Russia | #22 | +8000 |
| 22 | Madison Keys | USA | #23 | +5000 |
| 23 | Elise Mertens | Belgium | #24 | +10000 |
| 24 | Anastasia Potapova | Austria | #25 | +8000 |
| 25 | Marie Bouzkova | Czechia | #26 | +10000 |
| 26 | Emma Navarro | USA | #27 | +6000 |
| 27 | Barbora Krejcikova | Czechia | #28 | +5000 |
| 28 | Sara Bejlek | Czechia | #29 | +8000 |
| 29 | Ann Li | USA | #30 | +25000 |
| 30 | Jelena Ostapenko | Latvia | #31 | +10000 |
| 31 | Leylah Fernandez | Canada | #32 | +10000 |
| 32 | Maria Sakkari | Greece | #33 | +16000 |
Unseeded Players
| Player | Entry |
|---|---|
| Emiliana Arango | |
| Paula Badosa | |
| Nikola Bartunkova | |
| Kimberly Birrell | |
| Anna Blinkova | |
| Lois Boisson | |
| Anna Bondar | |
| Katie Boulter | |
| Jessica Bouzas Maneiro | |
| Reese Brantmeier | |
| Cristina Bucsa | |
| Elisabetta Cocciaretto | |
| Harriet Dart | Q |
| Veronika Erjavec | |
| Magdalena Frech | |
| Thea Frodin | |
| Talia Gibson | |
| Viktorija Golubic | |
| Julia Grabher | |
| Lucie Havlickova | Q |
| Storm Hunter | Q |
| Polina Iatcenko | Q |
| Aoi Ito | |
| Elsa Jacquemot | |
| Leolia Jeanjean | |
| Maya Joint | |
| Francesca Jones | Q |
| Elvina Kalieva | Q |
| Anhelina Kalinina | |
| Daria Kasatkina | |
| Sofia Kenin | |
| McCartney Kessler | |
| Gabriela Knutson | Q |
| Anouk Koevermans | Q |
| Alina Korneeva | |
| Tamara Korpatsch | |
| Sinja Kraus | |
| Ashlyn Krueger | |
| Carol Young Suh Lee | |
| Magda Linette | |
| Kristina Liutova | Q |
| Eva Lys | |
| Petra Marcinko | |
| Tatjana Maria | |
| Caty McNally | |
| Robin Montgomery | Q |
| Oleksandra Oliynykova | |
| Camila Osorio | |
| Alycia Parks | |
| Diane Parry | |
| Karolina Pliskova | |
| Nadia Podoroska | |
| Taylah Preston | |
| Yulia Putintseva | |
| Kaitlin Quevedo | |
| Kamilla Rakhimova | |
| Arantxa Rus | Q |
| Elena-Gabriela Ruse | |
| Antonia Ruzic | |
| Himeno Sakatsume | Q |
| Liudmila Samsonova | |
| Mananchaya Sawangkaew | |
| Ella Seidel | |
| Oksana Selekhmeteva | |
| Mayar Sherif | |
| Solana Sierra | |
| Katerina Siniakova | |
| Daria Snigur | |
| Zeynep Sonmez | |
| Yuliia Starodubtseva | |
| Peyton Stearns | |
| Lucrezia Stefanini | Q |
| Sloane Stephens | |
| Mary Stoiana | Q |
| Lilli Tagger | |
| Lanlana Tararudee | |
| Clara Tauson | |
| Maria Timofeeva | |
| Janice Tjen | |
| Taylor Townsend | |
| Panna Udvardy | |
| Tereza Valentova | |
| Hanne Vandewinkel | |
| Donna Vekic | |
| Darja Vidmanova | |
| Katie Volynets | |
| Simona Waltert | |
| Xinyu Wang | |
| Xiyu Wang | |
| Venus Williams | |
| Dayana Yastremska | |
| Anastasia Zakharova | |
| Renata Zarazua | |
| Shuai Zhang | |
| Qinwen Zheng | Q |
| Tamara Zidansek | Q |
Q = Qualifier
The Favorites
Aryna Sabalenka (+330) is the world #1, top seed, and clear betting favorite, riding a dominant 40-8 season. The 28-year-old right-hander (182 cm, 6’0″) and turned pro in 2015.
Coco Gauff (+450) is the second favorite on DraftKings despite being seeded fourth. The 22-year-old right-handed American (175 cm, 5’9″) has gone 40-13 this season. She turned pro in 2018.
Iga Swiatek (+550) is a former world #1 seeded 8th. The 25-year-old right-handed Pole (176 cm, 5’9″) has gone 33-13 in 2026 and turned pro in 2016. While the seeding suggests a tougher draw path, DraftKings prices her as the third most likely champion.
Jessica Pegula (+1000) is the highest-seeded American at #3. The 32-year-old right-hander (170 cm, 5’7″) has posted a 45-12 record, the most wins among the top seeds. She turned pro in 2012.
Naomi Osaka (+1000) is a former world #1 now ranked #13. The 28-year-old right-hander from Japan (180 cm, 5’11”) has gone 25-10 this season and turned pro in 2014. DraftKings prices her equal to the 3-seed Pegula.
Elena Rybakina (+1100) has posted a 42-13 record in 2026, the second-most wins among the seeds. The 27-year-old right-handed Kazakh (184 cm, 6’0″) turned pro in 2016. Despite being the second seed, DraftKings has her at longer odds than several lower seeds.
Dark Horses
Mirra Andreeva (+1400) is just 19 years old (born April 2007) and already ranked #5 in the world. The right-hander (175 cm, 5’9″) has gone 40-13 this season and turned pro in 2022. Her odds suggest she is right on the fringe of the title favorites.
Amanda Anisimova (+1600) Currently ranked #10, the 25-year-old right-handed American (180 cm, 5’11”) has gone 20-11 this season. She turned pro in 2016 and DraftKings prices her shorter than several higher seeds.
Marta Kostyuk (+1800) has posted a 32-8 record at #11. The 24-year-old right-handed Ukrainian (171 cm, 5’7″) turned pro in 2018.
Alexandra Eala (+2800) The 21-year-old from the Philippines has posted a 38-20 record in 2026. She turned pro in 2020 and DraftKings has made her one of the shortest-priced lower seeds.
DraftKings Odds: Key Takeaways
- Aryna Sabalenka (+330) is the clear favorite, with a significant gap to second-choice Gauff (+450). Swiatek (+550), seeded 8th, is the third choice.
- Seeding vs. odds mismatch: No. 2-seed Rybakina at +1100 is longer than No. 4 seed Gauff (+450) and No. 8 seed Swiatek (+550). No. 13 seed Osaka at +1000 is priced equal to No. 3 seed Pegula.
- 111 players are priced in the women’s futures market, with the longest shots at +50000.
Player data, rankings, and statistics via Sportradar Tennis. Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook. Data as of August 29, 2026.
By the Numbers
- Three former world #1s are seeded: Sabalenka (No. 1 seed), Swiatek (No. 8 seed), and Osaka (No. 13 seed).
- Iva Jovic is the youngest seed at 18 years old (born December 6, 2007), while Sorana Cirstea is the oldest at 36 (born April 7, 1990).
- The average age of the top 16 seeds (per profile data) is 26.5.
- Seven Americans are seeded (Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova, Iva Jovic, Madison Keys, Emma Navarro, Ann Li), making the USA the most represented nation.
- Elena Rybakina is the tallest seed at 184 cm (6’0″), while Jessica Pegula and Diana Shnaider are the shortest at 170 cm (5’7″).
U.S. Open FAQ
Where is the U.S. Open played?
The U.S. Open is played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York. The facility features 22 courts, including Arthur Ashe Stadium (the largest tennis stadium in the world, seating approximately 23,771), Louis Armstrong Stadium (seating approximately 14,053), and the Grandstand (seating approximately 8,125). All courts use DecoTurf, a multi-layer cushioned hard court surface.
When does the 2026 U.S. Open women’s singles draw run?
The women’s singles main draw begins on August 30 and the final is scheduled for September 12.
How can I watch the 2026 U.S. Open on television?
In the United States, ESPN holds the broadcast rights to the U.S. Open. Coverage is available across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. ESPN+ carries early-round coverage and additional court streams, while the later rounds and finals air on ESPN’s main network channels.
What are the key courts at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center?
Arthur Ashe Stadium is the main show court and hosts the marquee day and night sessions, including both singles finals. Louis Armstrong Stadium, a retractable-roof venue, hosts featured early-round matches. The Grandstand court rounds out the three primary stadiums.
Do the stadium courts have roofs?
Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium both have retractable roofs, allowing play to continue during rain delays.