American women’s tennis made a strong showing during the second day of the 2026 US Open, with six competitors advancing past their first-round matches. Amanda Anisimova, Ann Li, Caty McNally, Emma Navarro, Sloane Stephens, and Taylor Townsend all secured victories on Monday. Among the standout performances, Stephens delivered a particularly impressive result by defeating World No. 38 Clara Tauson in straight sets. However, not all American women found success, as Katie Volynets fell to Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, while Ashlyn Krueger lost to fellow American Anisimova in an all-American matchup.
These six women now join previously victorious Americans Jessica Pegula and Sofia Kenin in the tournament’s second round. Pegula and Kenin both won their opening matches over the weekend, with Kenin’s victory coming in the early morning hours of Monday. The strong American presence is expected to intensify as the tournament continues.
Several seeded American players have yet to begin their tournaments. Coco Gauff, who won the Cincinnati Open and enters as a favorite, will face Zeynep Sonmez on Tuesday evening. Additionally, Jovic plays Magdalena French in daytime matches, and Keys will compete against Alina Korneeva from Czechia. Meanwhile, Anisimova, a 2025 US Open finalist, remains among the top contenders alongside Pegula, who reached the Cincinnati Open final.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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