Kasatkina Daria vs Badosa Paula preview
Daria Kasatkina and Paula Badosa meet in the first round of the 2026 WTA US Open on September 1, 2026, at 18:40 UTC. This opening-round clash on the hard courts of New York features two players with a competitive history, as the current head-to-head record stands at 4-3 in favor of Kasatkina.
Kasatkina enters this tournament ranked 61st in the world, while Badosa holds the 87th position in the singles rankings. Their most recent meeting occurred during the 2025 French Open, where Kasatkina secured a victory in the third round. Prior to that, they faced each other in the 2024 Ningbo WTA semifinals and the 2024 Wimbledon third round, with Badosa winning the latter encounter. This match is considered one of the most intriguing opening-round fixtures of the tournament, as both players look to advance in the draw.