Top-seeded doubles pair Kateřina Siniaková and Taylor Townsend continue their campaign at the US Open in New York, aiming for a spot in the quarterfinals while defending their runner-up finish from last year. Siniaková and Townsend enter following straight-set victories over wild cards and a Chinese duo, setting up a clash against 13th-seeded Storm Hunter and Desirae Krawczyk.
US Open Doubles and Junior Draws
Siniaková and Townsend face their toughest test yet in New York. They meet Hunter—who is Siniaková’s former partner—and Krawczyk in the women’s doubles round of 16. Bookmakers list the top-seeded pair as heavy favorites for their first-ever meeting against this combination.
Additional Czech representation in New York features junior action. Zajíčková starts her girls’ singles campaign in the first round against Frodin of the United States.
Challenger and WTA 125 Action in Europe and Beyond
Daniel Siniakov, brother of Kateřina Siniaková, aims for a main draw spot at the ATP Challenger 100 tournament in Tulln, Austria. Siniakov advanced past Prihodko in the qualifying finals. Andrew Paulson—partner of Markéta Vondroušová—and Matthew William Donald also contested the qualifying finals in Austria, with Donald falling to Brunold.
Main draw matches at the Tulln challenger feature Maxim Mrva facing M. Möller and Martin Krumich playing Sorger, alongside a doubles appearance by Bartoň and Sačko. Across other international venues:
- Colombia: Vendula Valdmannová begins her WTA 125 campaign in Barranquilla against Lee of the United States.
- Switzerland: Denisa Žoldáková starts at the WTA 125 event in Montreux against third-seeded Noha Akugue.
- Spain: Petr Brunclík opens main draw play at the ATP Challenger 125 in Sevilla against Moro, while Forejtek plays the qualifying final.
- Turkey: Marek Gengel starts at the ATP Challenger 75 in Istanbul against Langmo, and Kučmová with Laboutková play doubles at the WTA 125 in Antalya.
- Vietnam: Dominik Palán competed at the ATP Challenger 50 in Phan Thiet, falling to Morija.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Kateřina Siniaková and Taylor Townsend playing next at the US Open?
They face 13th-seeded Storm Hunter and Desirae Krawczyk in the women’s doubles round of 16.
Which Czech players are competing in Challenger qualifying?
Daniel Siniakov, Andrew Paulson, and Matthew William Donald played in the qualifying finals at the Tulln challenger in Austria.
Where is Vendula Valdmannová playing?
Valdmannová starts her tournament at the WTA 125 event in Barranquilla, Colombia, against Lee.
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