Updated: Women's Draw for 2019 US Open: Williams to face Sharapova, also qualifiers know their opponents

Sunday, 25 August 2019 at 09:41

The Women's Draw for the 2019 US Open has been released with Serena Williams against Maria Sharapova being the main blockbuster tie.

Williams will take on Sharapova for the 22nd time in their careers; it is Serena who holds the edge with 19-2 in head-to-head.

They have not faced off for three years at the 2016 Australian Open; so it will be a tie to very much look out for.

Both players are in the same half of the draw as Ashleigh Barty; the no.2 seed who takes on Zarina Diyas in the opening round.

Naomi Osaka, despite injury worries will take on Anna Blinkova in the defence of her US Open title; she could face highly touted prospect, Coco Gauff in round three.

Other top ties include Aryna Sabalenka who takes on former two time finalist, Victoria Azarenka. Simona Halep as number four seed has a tough ask in her section; as she has recent Rogers Cup champion Bianca Andreescu and two-time finalist, Caroline Wozniacki.

As well Cincinnati champion, Madison Keys and Elina Svitolina are in the same quarter as the likes of Karolina Pliskova and Johanna Konta; meaning that it is very much one of the toughest US Opens to call in recent years.

Samuel GillEditor-in-Chief

Samuel Gill is the Chief Content Officer (CCO) of TennisUpToDate.com, a role he has held since 2020. He is responsible for editorial governance across the platform, including setting content standards, overseeing accuracy and consistency, and guiding long-term editorial strategy. Since joining, he has contributed more than 10,000 articles and editorial pieces across the TennisUpToDate network, playing a central role in the daily operation and development of the site.

Based in Leicester, Samuel has a broad background in tennis media. In his current role, he works closely with editors and writers to ensure coverage meets clear journalistic standards, with particular attention to verification, consistency, and timely updates when new information becomes available.

See author's posts

claps 0visitors 0

Hurkacz defeats Paire at the Winston-Salem Open after 3 set battle

Hurkacz after winning his first ATP title: "I hope I will win some more"