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Six American women advance to the US Open second round

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Six American women advance to the US Open second round
Summary

Six American players moved into the second round of the 2026 US Open on the tournament's second day. Amanda Anisimova, Ann Li, Caty McNally, Emma Navarro, Sloane Stephens, and Taylor Townsend all successfully navigated their opening matches. Anisimova claimed victory in an all-American matchup against Ashlyn Krueger, while Katie Volynets exited the tournament after a loss to Linda Noskova. Stephens secured a straight-sets win over Clara Tauson to reach the next stage. These athletes join Jessica Pegula and Sofia Kenin, who previously qualified for the second round. Other American players, including Coco Gauff, Iva Jovic, and Madison Keys, remain in the draw and are scheduled to play their first-round matches shortly.

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  • •Amanda Anisimova, Ann Li, Caty McNally, Emma Navarro, Sloane Stephens, and Taylor Townsend advanced to round two.
  • •Sloane Stephens recorded a straight-sets win over World No. 38 Clara Tauson.
  • •Katie Volynets suffered a defeat to Linda Noskova.
  • •Coco Gauff, Iva Jovic, and Madison Keys are set for first-round matches on Tuesday.
  • •Jessica Pegula and Sofia Kenin secured their spots in the second round earlier in the tournament.
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The second day of the US Open singles play was a great one for the American women. 6 advanced into the second round. They are: Amanda Anisimova, Ann Li, Caty McNally, Emma Navarro, Sloane Stephens, and Taylor Townsend, Two lost…

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