US Open snapshot: how the Americans are faring (as of Aug. 30, 2025)

The first week at Flushing Meadows has delivered plenty for U.S. fans to chew on—big wins, a few gut-punch exits, and some compelling storylines for week two.

Headliners

Coco Gauff powered through a tricky second-round test against Donna Vekić to make the third round, keeping her title push intact and the Ashe crowd buzzing. She meets Poland’s Magdalena Fręch next. CBSSports.com NBC Bay Area

Jessica Pegula is into the Round of 16 after winning her third-round match on Friday night, steadying the ship for the American women as the draw tightens. US Open+1

On the men’s side, Taylor Fritz keeps cruising—he’s through to the fourth round and set to face Tomáš Macháč. Fritz’s clean early-round form has him positioned as the top U.S. hope in the men’s draw.

Big results (and a couple of stumbles)

Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe both departed on Friday—Shelton retired in the third round with a shoulder issue, and Tiafoe fell in straights to Jan-Lennard Struff. Tough blows for two of the most electric American shot-makers.
Qualifier Zachary Svajda earned respect in Arthur Ashe Stadium, pushing Novak Djokovic before bowing out in the third round—an experience that should pay dividends for the 21-year-old. US Open
Rising American Alex Michelsen ran into Alexander Zverev in Round 3; the No. 3 seed ended the 20-year-old’s run, but not without a fight. Bleacher Report
Emma Navarro saw her excellent season checked in Round 3 by Barbora Krejčíková. Still, Navarro leaves New York looking very much like a second-week mainstay for years to come. ESPN.com
Danielle Collins was an early casualty (R1), while Amanda Anisimova opened with an impressive first-round win to move on. Madison Keys suffered a shock first-round defeat to Renata Zarazúa. Flashscore Tennis.com KSL
Sebastian Korda withdrew in the first round with a back issue—an unfortunate end after promising hard-court form this summer. ESPN.com

What’s next for U.S. contenders

Coco Gauff vs Magdalena Fręch (3R) — Gauff’s first-strike tennis has been clicking; Fręch will try to disrupt with pace changes. NBC Bay Area
Jessica Pegula (R16) — Through to week two after Friday’s win; her trademark clean patterns and return game have traveled nicely so far. US Open
Taylor Fritz vs Tomáš Macháč (4R) — Fritz has handled business efficiently; Macháč’s variety makes this a sneaky-tricky contrast-of-styles match.
Tommy Paul — advanced through the early rounds with minimal fuss and remains in the mix as the second American men’s seed still standing from the top tier. AP News

State of the Americans: quick take

Women: Depth remains the story. With Gauff and Pegula marching on, there’s genuine two-front title potential. Navarro’s level—even in defeat—underscores how much top-10-caliber ballast the U.S. now has behind the headliners. CBSSports.com US Open ESPN.com
Men: Fritz looks sharp, Paul solid, but losses by Tiafoe and Shelton thin the “big-pop” firepower a bit. The upside? A clearer path—and spotlight—for Fritz to punch deep into the second week.

We’ll keep this updated as the second week takes shape, but for now: Gauff and Pegula are carrying the flag on the women’s side, Fritz heads a tighter American men’s pack, and Ashe is guaranteed a few more red-white-and-blue night sessions before the business end begins. US Open