The final Grand Slam of the season has arrived — and the 2025 US Open women’s singles draw is already brimming with drama, potential upsets, and blockbuster matchups.
Whether you’re rooting for a repeat from defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, a home-soil breakthrough by an American favorite, or another Grand Slam masterclass from Iga Swiatek, this year’s draw promises action from day one.
🔥 Sabalenka Opens Campaign Against Switzerland’s Rebeka Masarova
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka returns to Flushing Meadows as the reigning champion — and the top seed. She’ll kick off her 2025 US Open journey with a first-round match against Rebeka Masarova of Switzerland, ranked No. 109.
While Sabalenka comes in as the overwhelming favorite, Masarova won’t be an easy out. The 25-year-old has been slowly climbing the ranks with a solid all-court game, but facing the raw power and intensity of Sabalenka on the big stage is a different beast altogether.
Sabalenka has had a dominant 2025 so far, reaching at least the semifinals in every Slam and picking up two major WTA titles. If her serve is firing and her mental game stays sharp, she’ll be tough to stop.
🇺🇸 Big Names in the Bottom Half: Gauff, Keys & Anisimova
Sabalenka’s side of the draw features a trio of American stars — Coco Gauff, Madison Keys, and Amanda Anisimova — all of whom are capable of going deep.
Coco Gauff enters the tournament with momentum, having finished runner-up at Wimbledon and capturing a WTA 1000 title in Canada. She’s arguably the strongest American contender this year and could face Sabalenka in a dream semifinal.
Madison Keys, a US Open finalist back in 2017, remains one of the most dangerous players on hard courts with her explosive game. If she finds rhythm early, she’s a real dark horse.
Amanda Anisimova is still finding her form after a turbulent couple of years, but her raw shot-making ability makes her a player nobody wants to meet early.
With these names all packed into one half of the draw, fans can expect some thrilling early-round clashes and potentially epic showdowns as the tournament progresses.
🌟 Swiatek Eyes 7th Slam, Opens Against Emiliana Arango
Over on the top half of the draw, Iga Swiatek is hunting for her seventh Grand Slam title. The Polish superstar — who won Wimbledon just weeks ago — is seeded second and begins her US Open campaign against Emiliana Arango of Colombia.
Swiatek is no stranger to success in New York. She lifted the US Open trophy in 2022 and has only grown more dominant since. Known for her unrivaled consistency, movement, and mental focus, she’ll be one of the top threats to Sabalenka’s title defense.
With fewer American players on her side of the draw, Swiatek could have a smoother early path, but in a tournament like the US Open, nothing is guaranteed.
đź‘‘ Venus Williams vs Karolina Muchova: A Must-Watch First Round
In one of the most talked-about first-round matchups, tennis legend Venus Williams will take on Karolina Muchova.
Venus, now 45, continues to compete at the highest level — driven by passion and pride. Although her ranking has dropped, her experience, serve, and court presence still make her a fan favorite and a tough opponent.
Muchova, on the other hand, is one of the most versatile and crafty players on tour. If fully fit, she could go deep in this tournament — but she’ll need to be sharp from the first ball against a legend like Venus.
đź”® What to Watch For
Can Sabalenka go back-to-back? No woman has defended her US Open title since Serena Williams in 2014.
Will Gauff rise on home soil? She’s never looked more ready to win a Slam in front of the New York crowd.
Is Swiatek unstoppable right now? With six majors already, she’s inching into legendary territory.
Who are the dark horses? Don’t sleep on players like Ons Jabeur, Naomi Osaka (if healthy), or the rising Czech teenagers.
🎤 Final Thoughts
The 2025 US Open women’s draw is stacked with talent, storylines, and potential surprises. Whether it’s Sabalenka’s quest for back-to-back titles, Swiatek’s pursuit of greatness, or the Americans’ home-court push — the stage is set for a thrilling two weeks in New York.
Grab your popcorn. The drama is just beginning.