“Grand Slam”: Three Uzbek Tennis Players to Compete at the 2026 US Open
The 2026 US Open is opening a new page in the history of Uzbek tennis. According to the Uzbekistan Tennis Federation, three talented tennis players will represent the country at this year’s Grand Slam tournament.
Main Draw and Qualifying Participants
Two Uzbek athletes — Kamilla Rakhimova, ranked 78th in the WTA rankings, and Maria Timofeeva, ranked 84th — have secured direct entry into the tournament’s main draw. Polina Kudermetova, ranked 111th in the world, will begin the competition in qualifying and, if successful, could join the main-draw field.
US Open 2026: Uzbek Athletes and Tournament in Numbers
Category | Details and Information |
Tournament | US Open 2026 |
Dates | August 23 — September 13 |
Venue | New York City, USA |
Main-Draw Representatives | Kamilla Rakhimova (78th) Maria Timofeeva (84th) |
Qualifying Representative | Polina Kudermetova (111th) |
Total Prize Money | $108 million (Record amount) |
Guaranteed First-Round Prize Money | For each participant $140,000 |
Historic Result and Record Prize Money
In recent years, Denis Istomin and Oqgul Omonmurodova have represented Uzbekistan individually on the New York courts. Now, the country will field its largest-ever delegation in women’s singles.
It is worth noting that this year’s US Open has also set a record for total prize money. The purse has been increased to $108 million, while every player competing in the first round of the singles main draw will earn at least $140,000.
How successful do you think the Uzbek tennis players’ historic appearance in New York will be, and how far can they advance?
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