# US Open qualifying progresses amid weather delays > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260826-us-open-tennis-qualifying-tournament > Updated: 2026-08-26T23:08:57.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. The US Open qualifying tournament has progressed toward the final qualifying stages, though the schedule has faced disruptions due to torrential rains. These weather conditions caused temporary match suspensions, affecting players such as Chile’s Christian Garin and Tomás Barrios. In the women’s draw, a notable matchup has been set for the final qualifying round between British players Heather Watson and Harriet Dart. Watson advanced following a three-set victory over Spain’s Angela Fita Boluda, while Dart secured her spot by defeating American Kristina Penickova. Other players working to secure positions in the main draw include Zheng Qinwen and Kei Nishikori. On the men’s side, British players Jacob Fearnley, Toby Samuel, and Harry Wendelken have all advanced to the final qualifying stage. The French contingent remains well-represented, with Arthur Fils facing Stefanos Tsitsipas in a challenging first-round draw, alongside Gaël Monfils and Adrian Mannarino. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: US Open 2026: Qualifying rounds progress amid weather delays Qualifying for the 2026 US Open continues in New York, with British players Watson and Dart set to clash and Arthur Fils facing a tough opening draw against Stefanos Tsitsipas. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-open-qualifying-sees-british-advances-and-american-teen-exits ### 2026-08-24: Heather Watson leads British players in US Open qualifying Heather Watson and several British players advanced in US Open qualifying, while Zheng Qinwen secured a win and Joao Fonseca withdrew due to injury. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/heather-watson-leads-british-players-in-us-open-qualifying --- Cite as: US Open qualifying progresses amid weather delays. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260826-us-open-tennis-qualifying-tournament