Four Romanian female tennis players included in 2026 US Open main draw

22 July 2026 Four Romanian players have been accepted directly into the women's singles main draw of the 2026 US Open, according to the entry lists published on Wednesday, July 22, by the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Sorana Cîrstea, ranked 17th in the WTA rankings, is the highest-ranked Romanian representative on the US Open entry list. She is followed by Jaqueline Cristian (WTA No. 41), Elena-Gabriela Ruse (WTA No. 73), and Irina-Camelia Begu, who will compete using a protected ranking, reserved for players who have been absent from the tour for an extended period due to injuries, according to Mediafax. The 2026 US Open will take place from August 23 to September 13, with the main draw singles matches beginning on August 30. The entry lists were compiled based on the ATP and W