2023 US Open Women’s Singles Draw Analysis and Tournament Predictions

Iga Šwiętek won the tournament last year by defeating Ons Jaber in the final. This time again she will be the clear favourite, but tennis players like Arina Sobolenko, Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula and Ons Jaber are also capable of lifting the trophy.

An exciting tennis competition awaits you in New York. Let’s see how the US Open can be played this year in women’s singles.

first quarter

Ranked players: (1) Iga Swiatek, (6) Coco Gauff, (11) Petra Kvitova, (16) Veronika Kudermetova, (20) Elena Ostapenko, (24) Magda Lynette, (29) Elisabetta Cocciaretto, (32) Eliza Mertens

Quarter-finals expected: Iga Svotek vs. Coco Gauff

A black horse: Daniel Collins

Analysis: Iga Swiatek will be looking to successfully defend her US Open title and given her current form, the Pole should have no problem reaching the fourth round. Here, she will likely face 16th-seeded Veronika Kudermetova or 20th-seeded Elena Ostapenko. Swiatek will be able to beat any of them and secure a spot in the US Open quarterfinals.

Coco Gauff, seeded No. 6, is in the second half of this quarter and is among the title contenders after winning her first WTA 1000 title in Cincinnati last week. In the early rounds, the American could face tough opponents including Mirra Andreeva, Danielle Collins and Eliza Mertens. However, she should be able to reach the fourth round, where her opponent will most likely be Petra Kvitova with the 11th seed.

The Gauff-Kvitova match will be tense, but the American is the favorite.

Schwöntek and Gauff had an exciting semi-final in Cincinnati, won by an American. They could have another epic clash if they meet at the US Open, with the Pole having the upper hand this time due to her mentality.

Predictions for the quarter-finals: victory of Iga Swiatek.

second quarter

Ranked Players: (4) Elena Rybakina, (8) Maria Sakkari, (10) Karolina Muchova, (15) Belinda Bencic, (18) Victoria Azarenka, (19) Beatrice Haddad Maya, (28) Angelina Kalinina, (30) Sorana Kirstya

Quarter-finals expected: Elena Rybakina vs. Karolina Muchova

A black horse: Sloane Stephens

Analysis: Elena Rybakina, seeded fourth, will start the tournament against Marta Kostyuk and can beat the Ukrainian, even if the match is not easy. Now the draw is in Rybakina’s favor as potential rivals include Ayla Tomlkyanovich and 30th seed Sorana Kirstya.

Rybakina should be able to reach the fourth round, where her opponent will most likely be either Belinda Bencic with the 15th seed or Victoria Azarenka with the 18th. The world No. 4 should be able to beat any of them and secure a place in the quarter-finals.

The other half of this quarter is made up of eighth seed Maria Sakkari, tenth seed Karolina Muchova and 19th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia. Although Sakkari is not in her best form, she has put in promising performances and should be able to reach the fourth round of the US Open.

Here, the Greek will likely face Muchova, who is in great form and recently reached the final in Cincinnati. Rybakina will struggle against the Czech, who could emerge victorious from this match if she is in good shape.

Predictions for the quarter-finals: victory of Elena Rybakina.

third quarter

Ranked players: (3) Jessica Pegula, (7) Caroline Garcia, (9) Marketa Vondrousova, (14) Lyudmila Samsonova, (17) Madison Keys, (22) Ekaterina Aleksandrova, (26) Elina Svitolina, (27) Anastasia Potapova

Quarter-finals expected: Jessica Pegula vs. Marketa Vondrousova

A black horse: Bianca Andreescu

Analysis: Third-seeded Jessica Pegula has been in good form recently, winning her second WTA 1000 title at the Canadian Open. Pegula will be in good spirits before the US Open and will be able to reach the third round without too much difficulty.

The American will likely face Elina Svitolina at number 26 and will likely be able to beat her and reach the 1/8 finals, where she will most likely meet compatriot Madison Keys, although Lyudmila Samsonova, who took second place at the Canadian Open should not be written off. Pegula’s level of play should be enough to reach the quarter-finals.

The second half of this quarter is played by seventh-seeded Caroline Garcia and Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova. Although Anastasia Potapova, Ekaterina Aleksandrova and Bianca Andreescu should not be ruled out, it is likely that Grcia and Vondrousova will fight for a place in the quarter-finals.

Judging by the current form, Vondrousova will be able to defeat Garcia and reach the quarter-finals. Here she would probably meet Pegula.

Predictions for the quarter-finals: victory for Jessica Pegula.

fourth trimester

Ranked players: (2) Arina Sobolenko, (5) Ons Zhaber, (12) Barbora Kreychikova, (913) Daria Kasatkina, (21) Donna Vekic, (23) Qingwen Zheng, (25) Karolina Plishkova, (31) Marie Buzkova

Quarter-finals expected: Arina Sobolenko vs Ons Jaber

A black horse: Venus Williams

Analysis: This quarter features second seed Arina Sobolenko and she will be looking to win her second Grand Slam singles title. The Belarusian may face some resistance from 25th-seeded Karolina Plishkova in the third round but should be able to reach the knockout stages.

Here, her most likely opponent will be Daria Kasatkina. Although the Russian won’t be easy to beat, Sobolenko’s hard-court prowess should be enough to get her to the quarter-finals of the US Open.

Last year’s runner-up Ons Jaber is in the second half of the quarter and his form is good enough to qualify for the fourth round. Here, Jaber will likely face 12th seed Barbora Kreychikova, although Qingwen Zheng is not expected to be written off.

Jaber may have no trouble taking on the Czech, but her intensity should help her advance to the US Open quarter-finals.

Predictions for the quarter-finals: Ons Zhaber will beat Arina Sobolenko

Predictions for the semi-finals

Elena Rybakina will beat Iga Swiatek

Ons Jaber beats Jessica Pegula

final forecast

Elena Rybakina will defeat Ons Zhaber

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