While Muchova's lack of recent match practice creates some uncertainty, Kraus has struggled to make an impact at tour and Grand Slam level, giving the Czech a clear edge.
Muchova Chases A Strong Return At The US Open
- Kraus has a 0–2 record in first-round matches at Grand Slam tournaments.
- She has a 0–6 career record against Top 50 players.
- Muchova has a 6–2 record in first-round matches at the US Open.
- She has an 18–2 record against players outside the Top 20 this year.
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This will be their first meeting.
Kraus Looks to Break Through at Grand Slam Level
Sinja Kraus has played two tournaments during the North American swing so far, with both ending without a main-draw win. She lost in the first round in Cincinnati and suffered a qualifying defeat in Monterrey last week.
The Austrian has made 11 main-draw appearances on tour this year and won only two main-draw matches, reaching the second round in Auckland and Hamburg, which highlights her struggles at this level.
Despite her difficulties on the main tour, she has posted some impressive results at lower-level events, including a couple of finals at WTA 125 tournaments. This is her third main-draw appearance at a Grand Slam, and she failed to win a match in her previous two appearances.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Austria |
| Age | Born 29 April 2002 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 86 |
| Career High | No. 80 (20 July 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 75 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |
Muchova Brings Strong Form Back to New York
Karolina Muchova returns to the court after undergoing a minor surgery that kept her out for a few weeks following an impressive grass-court season. She will now look to continue her strong campaign.
The Czech has enjoyed an impressive season so far, playing 11 tournaments and winning at least two matches in all of them. Her highlights include reaching the Wimbledon final, winning titles in Bad Homburg and Doha, and reaching the semifinals in Miami. These results helped her achieve a career-high ranking of No. 6 recently.
This is her ninth main-draw appearance at the US Open, and she has cleared the opening-round hurdle in six of her previous eight appearances, notably reaching the semifinals in both 2023 and 2024.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Age | Born 21 August 1996 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 7 |
| Career High | No. 6 (13 July 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 14 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 3 |