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(clockwise from left): Venus Willliams, Elena Rybakina, Amanda Anisimova, Mirra Andreeva and Victoria Mboko. (AP)
Mirra Andreeva: The 18-year-old from Russia has been a dangerous floater in Grand Slam main draws for a few years, but after a charge up the rankings, the fifth seed in New York will be a serious threat to knock the top players off their perch. A recent issue in her left ankle notwithstanding.
Victoria Mboko: The Canadian, another 18-year-old sensation, announced herself on the global stage after defeating Naomi Osaka to win the WTA 1000 event at home in Montreal earlier this month. Maybe too early for a title charge for her, but few would like to face her early in the draw.
Elena Rybakina: Seeded ninth and in solid form, Rybakina is desperate for a positive result at a Major now. While she has reached highs in her career, a Wimbledon title and an Australian Open final to name a few, time may be running out for her to convert her bountiful talent into success. This fortnight in New York will be a good opportunity to do so.
Amanda Anisimova: After an impressive return to the elite places of women’s tennis this year, the ignominy of suffering a double bagel in the Wimbledon final may still be weighing on the American, who lost early in both WTA 1000s this month. Keep a keen eye on her to see how she bounces back.
Venus Williams: This is more of a name check than an indication about an upset. At 45, Venus is probably a far cry away from her best tennis that can unlock a run in New York. But perhaps playing in her last ever Major, with a raucous crowd behind her, expect her to enthrall nonetheless.
The US Open’s main draw will take place from August 24 and will end on September 7 with the men’s and the women’s final. Aryna Sabalenka is the defending champion for the women’s singles title and Jannik Sinner is the defending champion in men’s singles.
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