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Ranking the Women's Contenders Going Into the 2026 US Open

Aryna Sabalenka is projected to hold the No. 1 seed as she seeks a third straight U.S. Open title, a feat Serena Williams last achieved.

  • At the Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka continues her preparation for the upcoming Open, seeking to match Serena Williams' historic record of consecutive championships.
  • Sabalenka aims to become the first women's singles player to win consecutive Open championships since Williams accomplished the feat between 2012 and 2014.
  • At the Lindner Family Tennis Center, Coco Gauff served against Liudmila Samsonova, while Sabalenka returned shots against Sara Bejlek on Wednseday during the Cincinnati Open.
  • Following play at the Cincinnati Open, the tournament field includes major contenders battling for the prestigious title as the upcoming Open approaches.
  • Winning consecutive Open titles remains a difficult task, as Sabalenka faces stiff competition from a deep field of challengers while attempting to secure her place in tennis history.
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Ranking the women's contenders going into the 2026 US Open

Aryna Sabalenka aims to become the first woman since Serena Williams to win three consecutive US Open titles, facing strong competition from seven former champions, including Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, and Emma Raducanu in this year's tournament.

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Tennis 365 broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, August 21, 2026.
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