# 2026 US Open qualifying tournament

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-us-open-qualifying-tournament
> Updated: 2026-08-07T18:32:36.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Early coverage of the 2026 US Open qualifying rounds highlighted a mix of former Grand Slam champions and Olympic medalists, such as Bianca Andreescu, Sofia Kenin and Zheng Qinwen, as well as rising talents like 16‑year‑old Kristina Liutova. The report noted their recent rankings and comeback circumstances, underscoring the competitive depth of the qualifiers.

A few days later, the official entry list for the qualifying stage was released, showing more than 180 players from across the globe—including established names like Grigor Dimitrov and a broad representation of nations from Europe, Asia, South America and Africa. This list confirmed the tournament’s international scope and provided a detailed roster of participants beyond the highlighted stars.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: US Open 2026 Qualifying Entry List Released

The US Open 2026 qualifying draw in New York (24‑28 Aug) features over 180 international players, including Arthur Gea, Facundo Díaz Acosta, and Grigor Dimitrov.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-open-2026-qualifying-entry-list-released

### 2026-08-05: US Open Qualifying Draw Highlights Former Champions Andreescu, Kenin and Olympic Gold Medalist Zheng

Former champions Andreescu, Kenin and Olympic gold‑medalist Zheng lead a talent‑rich US Open qualifying field, while other past winners face injuries or absence.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-open-qualifying-draw-highlights-former-champions-andreescu-kenin-and-olympic-gold-medalist-zheng

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