Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula favored to advance in US Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The US Open singles tournaments begin today in Flushing, New York, featuring a competitive women's draw. Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka leads the field, along with women's No. 2 Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, and Coco Gauff. Experts predict Gauff and Pegula will reach the semifinals, potentially setting up an all-American final, despite challenges from other top players. The men's draw has top seed Alexander Zverev and returning champion Carlos Alcaraz, contending for the title amid notable absences and injuries in the field.
- •US Open singles tournaments start today in Flushing, New York.
- •Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are predicted to reach the semifinals.
- •Aryna Sabalenka defends her title as the top seed in women's singles.
- •Alexander Zverev leads the men's draw, with Carlos Alcaraz returning from injury.
- •Both Gauff and Pegula could significantly improve their WTA rankings.
- 4:14 PMESPN — US Open experts' picks: Who will win?
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — US Open predictions: Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula among women's favorites
"Americans are hoping to seize the opportunity at the US Open, with Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton and others all in title contention.
"USA TODAY experts make their picks for which players will emerge victorious at the US Open tennis tournament.
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External links- ESPNAug 30, 2026, 4:14 PMUS Open experts' picks: Who will win?
Americans are hoping to seize the opportunity at the US Open, with Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton and others all in title contention.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:05 AMUS Open predictions: Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula among women's favorites
USA TODAY experts make their picks for which players will emerge victorious at the US Open tennis tournament.
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