Anticipation is reaching a fever pitch as the US Open main draw nears. While the men’s draw promises plenty of action, the women’s field is set to be equally thrilling, featuring top players such as defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, World No. 2 Iga Swiatek, home favorite Coco Gauff, and a dark horse in Amanda Anisimova, who is making her top-eight debut.
So here are the top eight seeds entering the season’s last Grand Slam.
Aryna Sabalenka
Sabalenka enters the New York Major as the top seed, riding high with confidence, having won three titles this season, and holding an impressive 50-10 win-loss record. Even more motivating for the Belarusian is her status as the defending champion, and as one of the frontrunners, she will aim to replicate her stellar form on the big stage.
Sabalenka comes into the US Open on strong form, having reached two finals and a semifinal in her last three Grand Slams. Despite her only outing on the North American hard-court swing this season ending in a quarterfinal exit at Cincinnati, the World No. 1 remains poised to start her US Open campaign on a high note against Rebeka Masarova.
Iga Świątek
Świątek’s recent resurgence, highlighted by her Wimbledon triumph and a title at the Cincinnati Open, firmly places her among the favorites for the US Open. After a season marred by late-stage exits that saw her drop in the rankings, the Pole made a remarkable comeback to reclaim the No. 2 position.
Another Jewel in Her Crown! 👑🏆
Iga Swiatek defeats Paolini 7-5, 6-4 to take home the Cincinnati Open title for the first time!#CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/crZE4FvvYb
— wta (@WTA) August 19, 2025
As the second seed, Świątek will be aiming for her second US Open title and a seventh Grand Slam overall. She will kick off her campaign against Emiliana Arango.
Coco Gauff
With the backing of the home crowd, third seed Gauff aims to reclaim the US Open title she won two years ago. After a strong run at the French Open, the American has yet to secure a title this season and will look to end her drought in Flushing Meadows. She opens her campaign against Australia’s Ajla Tomljanović.
Jessica Pegula
The top seeds list features several home favorites, giving fans plenty of reasons to stay engaged throughout the tournament. One of them is fourth seed Jessica Pegula. Despite a rocky lead-up, with a second-round exit in Washington, DC, and third-round finishes in Toronto and Cincinnati, the American remains determined to deliver a stronger performance in New York.
Pegula, who finished runner-up last year, will start her US Open campaign against Mayar Sherif.
Mirra Andreeva
Grand Slams often serve as a stage for rising stars to make their mark, and Mirra Andreeva could be one of those. The 18-year-old fifth seed has already claimed two Masters 1000 titles this year in Dubai and Indian Wells, and with a 36-12 win-loss record, she has the tools to challenge the more experienced opponents in New York. Andreeva will begin her campaign against Alycia Parks.
Madison Keys
Another home favorite, sixth seed Madison Keys, will be aiming for her second Grand Slam title after lifting the Australian Open trophy in January. The 30-year-old began the North American hard-court swing on a positive note with a quarterfinal finish in Toronto, but her run in Cincinnati ended in the fourth round.
Nonetheless, Madison Keys will look to make a strong comeback and impress the home crowd as she begins her US Open campaign against Renata Zarazúa.
Jasmine Paolini
Among the top seeds is Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, a player with the potential to make a deep run at the US Open. The former Wimbledon finalist endured an early exit in Toronto but bounced back strongly in Cincinnati, reaching the final before falling to Świątek. She will open her campaign against a qualifier.
Amanda Anisimova
While the other seven seeds promise an intense battle at Flushing Meadows, the spotlight also falls on a debutant whose potential makes her impossible to overlook. Anisimova’s decision to step away from the game in 2023 for her mental well-being saw her ranking tumble to 359.
Despite the loss, Amanda Anisimova’s journey has been incredible.
🎾 Announced mental health break in May 2023
🎾 Lost in 2024 Wimbledon qualifying ranked No. 189
🎾 Won first WTA 1000 title in February 2025
🎾 2025 Wimbledon finalist
🎾 Will make WTA Top-10 debut in Monday’s… pic.twitter.com/8z4N8cYfno— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 12, 2025
But it was her grit that catapulted her to the top 10 with WTA 1000 title in Qatar and a Wimbledon final appearance playing a major role. The eighth-seeded American will start her campaign against Australia’s Kimberly Birrell.
