2025 US Open Women’s Singles: Chasing Dreams in New York, the Grand Slam Season Finale Begins Now!

Having passed through the artistic freshness of Melbourne, the romantic elegance of Roland Garros, and the solemn tradition of Wimbledon, the tennis calendar now focuses again on the season’s final Grand Slam showdown — the battle at Flushing Meadows. Since 2018, the renowned Swiss watchmaker Rolex has partnered as the official timekeeper of the US Open, precisely capturing the pinnacle moments of this tennis celebration, witnessing champions rise and glory being crowned.

Rolex Clock Outside the Center Court

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Rolex ambassadors have achieved remarkable results at this pioneering Grand Slam event. Players like Evert, Henin, Kerber, Stephens, Andreescu, Swiatek, and Gauff have all lifted the singles trophy at the US Open. This year, with reforms to the mixed doubles format, ambassador Swiatek teamed up with Norwegian star Ruud to claim the runner-up spot, accomplishing the feat of reaching finals in women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles at Grand Slams.

Rolex Ambassador Swiatek Claims Mixed Doubles Runner-up

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In the early hours of August 22 Beijing time, the US Open women’s singles draw was unveiled amid great anticipation. Over the next two weeks, top players will chase their dreams in New York, fiercely competing for the championship trophy. This year’s women’s singles field is wide open, promising an intense battle for the title filled with suspense and excitement!

Rolex Ambassador Andreescu

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Rolex Ambassador Bencic

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The first quarter is led by world No.1 and defending champion Sabalenka, who faces Masarova in the opening round and could meet former finalist and 31st seed Fernandez in round three. If she advances smoothly, Sabalenka may face 14th seed Tauson for a spot in the quarterfinals. Other top seeds in this section include 7th seed Paolini and 9th seed Rybakina, with former champion Raducanu also placed here.

Rolex ambassador and 5th seed Andreescu anchors the second quarter, opening against local powerhouse Parks, then facing the winner between Chinese player Zhu Lin and Potapova in round two. In the third round, Andreescu could meet 25th seed Ostapenko, and in the fourth round possibly face 10th seed Navarro or 22nd seed Mboko. In the quarterfinals, she may go head-to-head with last year’s runner-up and 4th seed Pegula.

Additionally, Rolex ambassador and 16th seed Bencic is also in this quarter. She will start against a qualifier, face 17th seed Samsonova in round three, and potentially meet Pegula in round four. Bencic reached the US Open semifinals in 2019 and made the quarterfinals twice in 2014 and 2021. With her extensive Grand Slam experience, she is a strong contender to break through in this section.

Rolex Ambassador Gauff

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Rolex Ambassador Garcia

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Rolex ambassador and 2023 champion Gauff, seeded third, holds the third quarter, where her path is packed with tough opponents. She opens against Australian Tomljanovic, then faces the winner between Vekic and Bosmans-Manero in round two. In the fourth round, she may have a spotlight clash with two-time champion Osaka, while the quarterfinal opponent could be the 6th seed and home favorite, this year’s Australian Open champion Keys.

French veteran and Rolex ambassador Garcia, who is bidding farewell to tennis, enters with a wildcard and faces Rashimova in the first round. Kvitova will play her final professional match at the US Open, opening against French player Parry. Local legend Serena Williams also competes with a wildcard, making her 25th US Open main draw appearance, starting with a high-profile first round against 11th seed Muchova.

Rolex Ambassador Swiatek

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Rolex Ambassador Sakkari

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Rolex ambassador and former champion Swiatek leads the fourth quarter. After winning Wimbledon and the WTA 1000 Cincinnati titles, she has returned to world No.2 and secured the US Open’s second seed spot at the last moment.

Swiatek will begin her US Open campaign against Arango, with the first seeded opponent she may face being 29th seed Kalinskaya, and 13th seed Aleksandrova in round four. In the quarterfinals, she could meet 8th seed Anisimova, who faced her in the Wimbledon final recently. If she reaches the semifinals, Swiatek is likely to face 3rd seed Gauff, setting up a “Rolex ambassador derby.”

Rolex ambassador, Greek star Sakkari is also in this quarter. She opens against German veteran Tatjana Maria, then faces the winner between 12th seed Svitolina and Bondar in round two.

Rolex Ambassador Zheng Qinwen

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Rolex ambassador Zheng Qinwen, who reached the US Open quarterfinals in both 2023 and 2024, has withdrawn from this year’s tournament due to ongoing recovery from right elbow surgery. We wish her a speedy recovery and return. Other Chinese players Wang Xinyu, Yuan Yue, Wang Yafan, and Zhu Lin have directly qualified for the main draw, facing Dolehide, 17th seed Samsonova, 10th seed Navarro, and Potapova respectively in the first round. Zhang Shuai and Wei Sijia will compete in the final qualifying round in a “Chinese derby,” while Wang Xiyu has also reached the final qualifying round.

Arthur Ashe Stadium

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This year’s US Open main draw will officially begin this Sunday Beijing time. In the vibrant city of New York, players have always written spectacular stories of dream triumphs. Over the coming two weeks, Rolex will join you in witnessing how a new tennis legend emerges from the crowd to shine in glory!