Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton ready for 2026 US Open matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton are set to compete in the 2026 US Open, beginning on August 30. Gauff, a fourth seed, aims for her second US Open title, opening against Zeynep Sonmez. Shelton, seeded eighth, will face Tallon Griekspoor. Both players come off recent strong performances, with Gauff achieving success in Cincinnati and Shelton winning a tournament in Montreal. With significant competitors like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner absent or injured, both players see an opportunity this year.
- •Coco Gauff is the fourth seed and previous US Open champion.
- •Ben Shelton is the highest-ranked American at No. 9.
- •Gauff opens against Zeynep Sonmez; Shelton against Tallon Griekspoor.
- •Gauff recently reached semifinals in Toronto and won in Cincinnati.
- •Shelton has four tournament wins this year, including a recent Montreal title.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Here's where Florida's Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton sit in US Open draw
"Delray Beach native Coco Gauff eyes her second US Open title, while Florida alum Ben Shelton is after his first grand slam.
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