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US Open women's singles features high-stakes bids from top players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:49 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

US Open women's singles features high-stakes bids from top players

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The US Open women's singles begins on August 27 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Aryna Sabalenka aims for her third consecutive title amidst recent struggles, while Elena Rybakina's participation is uncertain due to an Achilles injury. Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek also enter the tournament with fresh titles, adding intrigue to the competition. The tournament could see significant ranking shifts based on player performances.

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•Sabalenka seeks third straight US Open title despite recent early exits.
•Rybakina's status is uncertain after withdrawing from a recent event due to injury.
•Gauff and Swiatek arrive with momentum from recent championship victories.
•The tournament opens on August 27 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

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7:49 PMYahoo Sports — US Open women's singles: Three talking points

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Aryna Sabalenka's world number one ranking is on the line at the US Open, where the Belarusian star will try to shake off recent struggles to clinch a rare three-peat in the final Grand Slam of the season.Six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek thrust herself into the conversation with her first title of the season in Toronto, while Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala boosted her hard court credentials with a first career WTA title in Washington this month.
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Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 7:49 PM
US Open women's singles: Three talking points
Aryna Sabalenka's world number one ranking is on the line at the US Open, where the Belarusian star will try to shake off recent struggles to clinch a rare three-peat in the final Grand Slam of the season.Six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek thrust herself into the conversation with her first title of the season in Toronto, while Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala boosted her hard court credentials with a first career WTA title in Washington this month.

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