Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina lead the seeds at the US Open.

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are the standout names in the predictions for the women's seeds at the 2026 US Open, which begins in less than a week. With the countdown to the tournament underway, fans' attention is focused on the rankings and potential performances of the stars of the WTA circuit.

The tournament, which will feature 128 players, has its 32 seeds determined based on the WTA rankings, which will be updated for the final time on Monday, August 24. The WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati is the last opportunity for players to accumulate points that influence their positions ahead of the biggest event of the year. The withdrawal of the player ranked 17th in the world, Victoria Mboko, due to a knee injury, paves the way for other players to rise in the rankings.

Sabalenka, who has held the top position in the WTA rankings since October 2024, will be the number one seed for the eighth consecutive time in Grand Slams. Rybakina, on the other hand, could have secured the top position in Flushing Meadows had she reached the final in Cincinnati, but her elimination in the quarter-finals has relegated her to second place in the predictions.

Players Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, and Mirra Andreeva are projected to occupy the third, fourth, and fifth positions, respectively, maintaining their rankings. Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova are expected to be seeded sixth and seventh, while Iga Swiatek could rise to eighth place if she advances in the Cincinnati competition.

Marta Kostyuk, currently projected as the 11th seed, could move up to ninth place if she wins the title in Cincinnati. Alex Eala, with an expected rise to 18th in the rankings, will benefit from Mboko's absence, thus securing the 17th seed at the US Open. Madison Keys, who currently occupies the 23rd position, could surpass Eala if she reaches the final, and could even ascend to 14th place if she wins the tournament.

The list of the 32 women's seeds for the US Open is taking shape with intense rivalries and the expectation of great performances. What lies ahead for these players will be determined not only by their performances in Cincinnati but also by how they prepare for the challenge in New York. The competition promises to be fierce, and the players are determined to make their mark in the tournament.