Yuan Yue won her opening match at the US Open women's singles qualifying tournament, defeating a fellow Chinese player in an all-China contest, according to China Daily. The win sends her through to the second round of qualifying in New York.
China Daily reported the match on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and noted that Yuan's victory came against a compatriot. Additional coverage from Chinese outlets, including Sohu, described the opponent as a recent Wimbledon doubles champion and a seeded player in the qualifying draw. Yuan's win was also characterized as a strong response after a period of poor form, per QQ.com.
In a separate qualifying match on the men's side, 24-year-old Bu Yunchaokete came from behind to beat a Japanese opponent, winning four straight games to advance to the second round, according to Zhonghua Net. Another Chinese player, Wu Yibing, also progressed, as reported by QQ.com.
The results give China multiple representatives moving forward in the qualifying rounds at Flushing Meadows. Qualifying matches determine the final spots in the main draw of the year's last Grand Slam tournament.
Yuan's next match will be in the second round of qualifying, where she will face a new opponent as she seeks a place in the main draw. Her performance in this round will be closely watched after the strong start.
