2016 US Open Series

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In tennis, the 2016 US Open Series (known as Emirates Airline US Open Series for sponsorship reasons) was the thirteenth edition of the US Open Series, which included a group of hard court tournaments that started on July 18, 2016 in Stanford and concluded in Connecticut for the women and in Winston Salem for the men on August 27, 2016. This edition consisted of three separate men's tournaments and three women's tournaments, with the Western & Southern Open hosting both a men's and women's event. The series was headlined by two ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and two WTA Premier 5 events.

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Point distribution for series events

In order to be included in the final standings and subsequently the bonus prize money, a player needs to have countable results from at least two different tournaments. Starting from the 2014 season, a new rule has been added to double the points of a player who has obtained countable results in at least three tournaments. [1]

The top three men’s and top three women’s finishers all earn bonus prize money at the US Open, with the champions of the Series Bonus Challenge having the opportunity to win $1 million in bonus prize money in Flushing Meadows. [2]

RoundATP Masters 1000
WTA Premier 5
ATP World Tour 250
WTA Premier
Winner
100
70
Finalist
70
45
Semifinalist
45
25
Quarterfinalist
25
15
Round of 16
15
0

Standings

ATP

RankNationalityPlayerTours 1TitlesPoints
1Flag of Japan.svg  JPN Kei Nishikori 285
2Flag of Bulgaria.svg  BUL Grigor Dimitrov 270
3Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Milos Raonic 2
4Flag of France.svg  FRA Gaël Monfils 260
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   SUI Stan Wawrinka 2
6Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Kevin Anderson 240
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  CZE Tomáš Berdych 2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Bernard Tomic 2
9Flag of Spain.svg  ESP Fernando Verdasco 230

Notes:

WTA

RankNationalityPlayerTours 1TitlesPoints
1Flag of Poland.svg  POL Agnieszka Radwańska 3 1 220#
2Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  GBR Johanna Konta 3 1 220#
3Flag of Romania.svg  ROU Simona Halep 2 1 145
4Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  CZE Karolína Plíšková 2 1 115
5Flag of Germany.svg  GER Angelique Kerber 2115
6Flag of Italy.svg  ITA Roberta Vinci 390#
7Flag of Ukraine.svg  UKR Elina Svitolina 260
Flag of the United States.svg  USA Venus Williams 2
9Flag of Russia.svg  RUS Svetlana Kuznetsova 250
10Flag of Slovakia.svg  SVK Dominika Cibulková 240
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  CZE Petra Kvitová 2
Flag of Russia.svg  RUS Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 2
13Flag of Japan.svg  JPN Misaki Doi 230

Notes:

Bonus prize money

Top three players in the 2016 US Open Series will receive bonus prize money, depending on where they finish in the 2016 US Open, according to money schedule below. [3]

2016 Emirates Airline US Open Series Finish2016 US Open FinishAwardees
WFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Round of 64Round of 128
1st Place$1,000,000$500,000$250,000$125,000$70,000$40,000$25,000$15,000 Flag of Japan.svg Kei Nishikori $250,000
Flag of Poland.svg Agnieszka Radwańska $70,000
2nd Place$500,000$250,000$125,000$62,500$35,000$20,000$12,500$7,500 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Grigor Dimitrov $35,000
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johanna Konta $35,000
3rd Place$250,000$125,000$62,500$31,250$17,500$10,000$6,250$3,750 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Milos Raonic $6,250
Flag of Romania.svg Simona Halep $31,250

Tournament Schedule

Legend
Grand Slam Event
ATP Masters 1000 and WTA Premier 5
ATP World Tour 500 and WTA Premier
ATP World Tour 250 and WTA International
WeekDateMen's EventsWomen's Events
1July 18 – July 24No Series Event Held This Week Stanford
Bank of the West Classic
2016 Champion: Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johanna Konta
2July 25 – July 31 Toronto
Rogers Cup presented by National Bank
2016 Champion: Flag of Serbia.svg Novak Djokovic
Montreal
Rogers Cup presented by National Bank
2016 Champion: Flag of Romania.svg Simona Halep
3August 1 – August 7 Atlanta
BB&T Atlanta Open
2016 Champion: Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nick Kyrgios
No Series Event Held This Week
August 8 – August 14No Series Event Held This Week Due To 2016 Summer Olympics
4August 15 – August 21 Cincinnati
Western & Southern Open
2016 Champion: Flag of Croatia.svg Marin Čilić
Cincinnati
Western & Southern Open
2016 Champion: Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Karolina Plíšková
5August 22 – August 27 Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem Open
2016 Champion: Flag of Spain.svg Pablo Carreño Busta
New Haven
Connecticut Open
2016 Champion: Flag of Poland.svg Agnieszka Radwańska
6–7August 29 – September 11 New York
US Open
2016 Champion: Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Stan Wawrinka
New York
US Open
2016 Champion: Flag of Germany.svg Angelique Kerber

Week 1

WTA – Bank of the West Classic (Stanford)

Angelique Kerber was the defending champion, but chose to compete in Båstad instead. Venus Williams was the number one seed. Catherine Bellis reached the quarterfinals of a WTA Premier tournament for the first time in her career, where she lost to Venus Williams.
Johanna Konta won her first WTA title, defeating Williams in the final, 7–5, 5–7, 6–2. Williams was attempting to win her 3rd title in Stanford and her 50th title overall.

Main Draw Finals

Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
               
1 Flag of the United States.svg John Isner 76
8 Flag of the United States.svg Taylor Fritz 5 4
1 Flag of the United States.svg John Isner 6566
WC Flag of the United States.svg Reilly Opelka 774 2
WC Flag of the United States.svg Reilly Opelka 66
7 Flag of the United States.svg Donal Young 4 4
1 Flag of the United States.svg John Isner 6364
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nick Kyrgios 7777
Flag of Argentina.svg Horacio Zeballos 4 4
Flag of Japan.svg Yoshihito Nishioka 66
Flag of Japan.svg Yoshihito Nishioka 3 63
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nick Kyrgios 63 6
5 Flag of Spain.svg Fernando Verdasco 4 773
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nick Kyrgios 6656

Week 2

ATP – Rogers Cup (Toronto)

Andy Murray was the defending champion, but chose not to participate this year, citing a need to recover from recent tournaments. [4]

Novak Djokovic won his 30th Masters 1000 title, defeating Kei Nishikori in the final, 6–3, 7–5. By reaching his 43rd Masters 1000 final, Djokovic broke the record he previously shared with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Main Draw Finals

Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
               
1 Flag of Serbia.svg Novak Djokovic 786
5 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Berdych 664
1 Flag of Serbia.svg Novak Djokovic 66
10 Flag of France.svg Gaël Monfils 3 2
4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Milos Raonic 4 4
10 Flag of France.svg Gaël Monfils 66
1 Flag of Serbia.svg Novak Djokovic 67
3 Flag of Japan.svg Kei Nishikori 3 5
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Grigor Dimitrov 3 62
3 Flag of Japan.svg Kei Nishikori 63 6
3 Flag of Japan.svg Kei Nishikori 786
2 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Stan Wawrinka 661
Flag of South Africa.svg Kevin Anderson 1 3
2 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Stan Wawrinka 66

Top half

Section 1

First round Second round Third round Quarterfinals
1 Flag of Serbia.svg N Djokovic 777
PR Flag of Russia.svg D Tursunov 651 Flag of Luxembourg.svg G Müller 5 63
Flag of Luxembourg.svg G Müller 7761 Flag of Serbia.svg N Djokovic 66
WC Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg P Polansky 4 66Q Flag of the Czech Republic.svg R Štěpánek 2 4
Q Flag of the United States.svg T Smyczek 63 0 WC Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg P Polansky 654
Q Flag of the Czech Republic.svg R Štěpánek 66Q Flag of the Czech Republic.svg R Štěpánek 776
14 Flag of France.svg B Paire 1 3 1 Flag of Serbia.svg N Djokovic 786
9 Flag of the United States.svg J Isner 4 665 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg T Berdych 664
Flag of Israel.svg D Sela 63 2 9 Flag of the United States.svg J Isner 63774
Flag of Russia.svg A Kuznetsov 3 1 Q Flag of the United States.svg R Harrison 77646
Q Flag of the United States.svg R Harrison 66Q Flag of the United States.svg R Harrison 4 774
Flag of Croatia.svg B Ćorić 5 665 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg T Berdych 6626
Flag of Croatia.svg I Dodig 74 2 Flag of Croatia.svg B Ćorić 61 4
5 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg T Berdych 4 66

Section 2

First round Second round Third round Quarterfinals
4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg M Raonic 66
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Y-h Lu 76 Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Y-h Lu 3 3
Flag of Germany.svg A Zverev 5 3 4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg M Raonic 66
Flag of Australia (converted).svg J Millman 4 3rQ Flag of the United States.svg J Donaldson 2 3
Q Flag of the United States.svg J Donaldson 64 Q Flag of the United States.svg J Donaldson 63 6
Flag of Italy.svg F Fognini 66 Flag of Italy.svg F Fognini 3 63
15 Flag of the United States.svg S Johnson 4 4 4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg M Raonic 4 4
10 Flag of France.svg G Monfils 6610 Flag of France.svg G Monfils 66
Flag of Portugal.svg J Sousa 3 3 10 Flag of France.svg G Monfils 786
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg V Pospisil 770 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg V Pospisil 660
Flag of France.svg J Chardy 630r10 Flag of France.svg G Monfils 772 6
WC Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg F Dancevic 654 7 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg D Goffin 6564
Flag of the United States.svg S Querrey 776 Flag of the United States.svg S Querrey 4 1r
7 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg D Goffin 62

Bottom half

Section 3

First round Second round Third round Quarterfinals
8 Flag of Croatia.svg M Čilić 4 63
Flag of Croatia.svg I Karlović 69776 Flag of Croatia.svg I Karlović 677
Flag of the United States.svg T Fritz 711652 Flag of Croatia.svg I Karlović 3 5
Flag of Japan.svg Y Sugita 7654 Flag of Bulgaria.svg G Dimitrov 67
Flag of Bulgaria.svg G Dimitrov 5 776 Flag of Bulgaria.svg G Dimitrov 66
WC Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg D Shapovalov 773 6WC Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg D Shapovalov 4 3
11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg N Kyrgios 6263 Flag of Bulgaria.svg G Dimitrov 3 62
13 Flag of France.svg L Pouille 68673 Flag of Japan.svg K Nishikori 63 6
Q Flag of Ecuador.svg E Gómez 7104 5 13 Flag of France.svg L Pouille 4 65
Flag of Latvia.svg E Gulbis 4 2 Flag of the United States.svg R Ram 677
Flag of the United States.svg R Ram 66 Flag of the United States.svg R Ram 3 4
Q Flag of the United States.svg D Novikov 663 Flag of Japan.svg K Nishikori 66
Flag of Argentina.svg F Delbonis 4 3 Q Flag of the United States.svg D Novikov 4 5
3 Flag of Japan.svg K Nishikori 67

Section 4

First round Second round Third round Quarterfinals
6 Flag of Austria.svg D Thiem 1r
Flag of Serbia.svg V Troicki 643 Flag of South Africa.svg K Anderson 4
Flag of South Africa.svg K Anderson 776 Flag of South Africa.svg K Anderson 4 66
WC Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg S Diez 3 6612 Flag of Australia (converted).svg B Tomic 63 4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg K Edmund 63 2 WC Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg S Diez 3 64
Q Flag of Colombia.svg A González 4 6112 Flag of Australia (converted).svg B Tomic 677
12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg B Tomic 677 Flag of South Africa.svg K Anderson 1 3
16 Flag of the United States.svg J Sock 662 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg S Wawrinka 66
Flag of the United States.svg D Kudla 2 2 16 Flag of the United States.svg J Sock 66
Flag of the United States.svg D Young 786 Flag of the United States.svg D Young 4 3
Flag of Ukraine.svg A Dolgopolov 664 16 Flag of the United States.svg J Sock 632
Flag of Russia.svg M Youzhny 6782 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg S Wawrinka 776
Flag of France.svg S Robert 3 66 Flag of Russia.svg M Youzhny 6368
2 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg S Wawrinka 77710

Qualifying

Seeds

  1. Flag of Japan.svg Yūichi Sugita (moved to main draw)
  2. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Radek Štěpánek (qualified)
  3. Flag of the United States.svg Tim Smyczek (qualified)
  4. Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Novikov (qualified)
  5. Flag of the United States.svg Austin Krajicek (qualifying competition)
  6. Flag of Germany.svg Mischa Zverev (qualifying competition)
  7. Flag of France.svg Vincent Millot (first round)
  8. Flag of India.svg Saketh Myneni (qualifying competition)
  9. Flag of the United States.svg Jared Donaldson (qualified)
  10. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Groth (first round)
  11. Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Harrison (qualified)
  12. Flag of Colombia.svg Alejandro González (qualified)
  13. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Matthew Barton (first round)
  14. Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Duckworth (qualifying competition)

Qualifiers

Qualifying draw

First qualifier

First round Qualifying competition
          
Alt Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kelsey Stevenson 2 2
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Philip Bester 66
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Philip Bester 1 64
12 Flag of Colombia.svg Alejandro González 677
WC Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Benjamin Sigouin 624
12 Flag of Colombia.svg Alejandro González 776

Second qualifier

First round Qualifying competition
          
2/Alt Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Radek Štěpánek 678
Alt Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Brayden Schnur 4 66
2/Alt Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Radek Štěpánek 77656
8 Flag of India.svg Saketh Myneni 65774
Alt Flag of France.svg Fabrice Martin 622
8 Flag of India.svg Saketh Myneni 776

Third qualifier

First round Qualifying competition
          
3 Flag of the United States.svg Tim Smyczek 66
WC Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jack Mingjie Lin 1 3
3 Flag of the United States.svg Tim Smyczek 74 7
Flag of Ireland.svg James McGee 5 65
Flag of Ireland.svg James McGee 63 6
10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Groth 3 63

Fourth qualifier

First round Qualifying competition
          
4 Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Novikov 4 66
Flag of Colombia.svg Alejandro Falla 64 3
4 Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Novikov 60 77
14 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Duckworth 4 665
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Félix Auger-Aliassime 5 63
14 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Duckworth 777

Fifth qualifier

First round Qualifying competition
          
5 Flag of the United States.svg Austin Krajicek 677
Flag of the United States.svg Michael Mmoh 3 64
5 Flag of the United States.svg Austin Krajicek 4 68
Flag of Ecuador.svg Emilio Gómez 6710
Flag of Ecuador.svg Emilio Gómez 777
13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Matthew Barton 635

Sixth qualifier

First round Qualifying competition
          
6 Flag of Germany.svg Mischa Zverev 66
WC Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pavel Krainik 2 0
6 Flag of Germany.svg Mischa Zverev 73 3
11 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Harrison 5 66
Flag of Ireland.svg Sam Barry 655
11 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Harrison 777

Seventh qualifier

First round Qualifying competition
          
7 Flag of France.svg Vincent Millot 652
Flag of Israel.svg Amir Weintraub 776
Flag of Israel.svg Amir Weintraub 4 3
9 Flag of the United States.svg Jared Donaldson 66
WC Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Christian Lakoseljac 1 1
9 Flag of the United States.svg Jared Donaldson 66

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WTA – Rogers Cup (Montreal)

Belinda Bencic was the defending champion, but withdrew with a left wrist injury before the tournament began. Number one seed Serena Williams also withdrew prior to the tournament beginning.

Simona Halep won her fifth WTA Premier tournament, defeating Madison Keys in the final, 7–6(7–2), 6–3.
The win also moved Halep to the top of the US Open Series standings.

Main Draw Finals

Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
               
15 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johanna Konta 4 3
Q Flag of Slovakia.svg Kristína Kučová 66
Q Flag of Slovakia.svg Kristína Kučová 2 1
10 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Keys 66
16 Flag of Russia.svg Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6360
10 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Keys 771 6
10 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Keys 623
5 Flag of Romania.svg Simona Halep 776
9 Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova 61 1
5 Flag of Romania.svg Simona Halep 3 66
5 Flag of Romania.svg Simona Halep 63 6
2 Flag of Germany.svg Angelique Kerber 0 62
Flag of Russia.svg Daria Kasatkina 2 2
2 Flag of Germany.svg Angelique Kerber 66

Week 3

ATP – BB&T Atlanta Open

John Isner was the three-time defending champion, but lost in the final to Nick Kyrgios, 6–7(3–7), 6–7(4–7).

Main Draw Finals

Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
               
1 Flag of the United States.svg John Isner 76
8 Flag of the United States.svg Taylor Fritz 5 4
1 Flag of the United States.svg John Isner 6566
WC Flag of the United States.svg Reilly Opelka 774 2
WC Flag of the United States.svg Reilly Opelka 66
7 Flag of the United States.svg Donal Young 4 4
1 Flag of the United States.svg John Isner 6364
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nick Kyrgios 7777
Flag of Argentina.svg Horacio Zeballos 4 4
Flag of Japan.svg Yoshihito Nishioka 66
Flag of Japan.svg Yoshihito Nishioka 3 63
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nick Kyrgios 63 6
5 Flag of Spain.svg Fernando Verdasco 4 773
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nick Kyrgios 6656

Week 4

ATP – Western & Southern Open (Cincinnati)

Roger Federer was the two-time defending champion, but withdrew because of a knee injury.

Marin Čilić won his maiden Masters 1000 title by defeating Andy Murray in the final, 6–4, 7–5, ending his streak of 22-straight match wins dating back to the Queen's Club Championships.

Main Draw Finals

Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
               
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Murray 66
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bernard Tomic 4 4
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Murray 66
4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Milos Raonic 3 3
4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Milos Raonic 66
8 Flag of Austria.svg Dominic Thiem 3 4
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Murray 4 5
12 Flag of Croatia.svg Marin Čilić 67
12 Flag of Croatia.svg Marin Čilić 60
Flag of Croatia.svg Borna Ćorić 2 0r
12 Flag of Croatia.svg Marin Čilić 4 67
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Grigor Dimitrov 63 5
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Johnson 682
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Grigor Dimitrov 7106

WTA – Western & Southern Open (Cincinnati)

Angelique Kerber was in contention for the world No. 1 ranking, which she would have attained had she won the title. [1] However, by losing in the final she remained No. 2. [2]

Karolína Plíšková won her first WTA Premier singles title, defeating Kerber in the final, 6–3, 6–1.

Main Draw Finals

Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
               
15 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Karolína Plíšková 64 6
7 Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova 3 62
15 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Karolína Plíšková 66
4 Flag of Spain.svg Garbiñe Muguruza 1 3
4 Flag of Spain.svg Garbiñe Muguruza 66
Q Flag of Hungary.svg Tímea Babos 4 3
15 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Karolína Plíšková 66
2 Flag of Germany.svg Angelique Kerber 3 1
5 Flag of Poland.svg Agnieszka Radwańska 5 1
3 Flag of Romania.svg Simona Halep 76
3 Flag of Romania.svg Simona Halep 3 4
2 Flag of Germany.svg Angelique Kerber 66
9 Flag of Spain.svg Carla Suárez Navarro 63 0
2 Flag of Germany.svg Angelique Kerber 4 66

Week 5

ATP – Winston-Salem Open

Kevin Anderson was the defending champion, but lost in the second round to Jiří Veselý.

Pablo Carreño Busta won the title, defeating Roberto Bautista Agut in the final, 6–7(6–8), 7–6(7–1), 6–4.

Main Draw Finals

Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
               
1 Flag of France.svg Richard Gasquet 5 3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Millman 76
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Millman 4 65
16 Flag of Spain.svg Pablo Carreño Busta 677
16 Flag of Spain.svg Pablo Carreño Busta 66
12 Flag of Russia.svg Andrey Kuznetsov 4 3
16 Flag of Spain.svg Pablo Carreño Busta 66776
2/WC Flag of Spain.svg Roberto Bautista Agut 78614
9 Flag of Serbia.svg Viktor Troicki 64 6
15 Flag of Spain.svg Fernando Verdasco 4 64
9 Flag of Serbia.svg Viktor Troicki 5 772
2/WC Flag of Spain.svg Roberto Bautista Agut 7626
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Lu Yen-hsun 3 2
2/WC Flag of Spain.svg Roberto Bautista Agut 66

WTA – Connecticut Open (New Haven)

Petra Kvitová was the two-time defending champion, but lost in the semifinals to Agnieszka Radwańska.

Agnieszka Radwańska won the title, defeating Elina Svitolina in the final, 6–1, 7–6(7–3).

Main Draw Finals

Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
               
1/WC Flag of Poland.svg Agnieszka Radwańska 66
LL Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kirsten Flipkens 1 4
1/WC Flag of Poland.svg Agnieszka Radwańska 66
6 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Petra Kvitová 1 1
6 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Petra Kvitová 66
Flag of Russia.svg Ekaterina Makarova 3 1
1/WC Flag of Poland.svg Agnieszka Radwańska 677
10 Flag of Ukraine.svg Elina Svitolina 1 63
10 Flag of Ukraine.svg Elina Svitolina 66
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Vesnina 3 1
10 Flag of Ukraine.svg Elina Svitolina 66
LL Flag of Sweden.svg Johanna Larsson 4 2
LL Flag of Sweden.svg Johanna Larsson 7116
2 Flag of Italy.svg Roberta Vinci 691

Weeks 6–7

ATP – US Open (New York)

Main Draw Finals

Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
                     
1 Flag of Serbia.svg Novak Djokovic 660
9 Flag of France.svg Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 3 2 0r
1 Flag of Serbia.svg Novak Djokovic 663 6
10 Flag of France.svg Gaël Monfils 3 2 62
24 Flag of France.svg Lucas Pouille 4 3 3
10 Flag of France.svg Gaël Monfils 666
1 Flag of Serbia.svg Novak Djokovic 774 5 3
3 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Stan Wawrinka 61676
WC Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Martín del Potro 6563 2
3 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Stan Wawrinka 774 66
3 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Stan Wawrinka 4 766
6 Flag of Japan.svg Kei Nishikori 65 4 2
6 Flag of Japan.svg Kei Nishikori 1 64 67
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Murray 64 61 5

WTA – US Open (New York)

Main Draw Finals

Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
               
1 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams 64 6
5 Flag of Romania.svg Simona Halep 2 63
1 Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams 2 65
10 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Karolína Plíšková 677
Flag of Croatia.svg Ana Konjuh 2 2
10 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Karolína Plíšková 66
10 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Karolína Plíšková 3 64
2 Flag of Germany.svg Angelique Kerber 64 6
Flag of Denmark.svg Caroline Wozniacki 66
Flag of Latvia.svg Anastasija Sevastova 0 2
Flag of Denmark.svg Caroline Wozniacki 4 3
2 Flag of Germany.svg Angelique Kerber 66
7 Flag of Italy.svg Roberta Vinci 5 0
2 Flag of Germany.svg Angelique Kerber 76

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