Italian tennis players advance in US Open 2026 qualifying rounds

Italian tennis players are making significant progress in the US Open 2026 qualifying rounds. In the men's draw, Federico Cinà secured a hard-fought victory against Hugo Dellien with a score of 6-3, 5-7, 7-5. Cinà now faces Bu Yunchaokete in the final qualifying round. Andrea Guerrieri also advanced after a resilient comeback against Joel Schwaerzler, winning 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. Francesco Passaro joined them by defeating Tom Gentzsch 7-6(4), 6-4.

In the women's draw, Lucrezia Stefanini moved closer to the main draw after a solid 6-2, 6-3 win over Madison Brengle. She is set to face Julieta Pareja in her next match. However, not all Italian efforts were successful; Nuria Brancaccio lost to Francesca Jones (6-3, 6-4), and Jennifer Ruggeri was defeated by Sofia Costoulas (7-5, 6-4).

In the men's main draw, several high-profile Italians are confirmed, including Flavio Cobolli, Lorenzo Musetti, Luciano Darderi, Matteo Arnaldi, Matteo Berrettini, Mattia Bellucci, and Lorenzo Sonego. Jasmine Paolini and Elisabetta Cocciaretto will also compete in the women's singles main draw.