Paula Badosa is 6 wins away to conquer the title at the U.S. Open. The Spaniard has defeated Daria Kasatkina 6-1 6-4 to reach the 2nd round where she will face Cori Gauff.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Paula Badosa’s projected draw andherpresumable opposition at the U.S. Open. Badosa has a neutral record (15-15) with the plausible opponents.
R2 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-3 for Paula Badosa
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47-14 | 32-8 | 10-4 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 48-16 | 29-9 | 18-3 | 1-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 54-18 | 31-10 | 14-5 | 4-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 51-16 | 40-9 | 7-4 | 0-0 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 38-23 | 23-16 | 10-4 | 0-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-16 | 16-10 | 16-4 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 12-8 | 7-5 | 2-2 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 29-15 | 9-6 | 7-5 | 7-3 | 6-1 | 0-0 |
Cori Gauff has a 41-13 record in 2026, 26-7 on hard. In the previous 10 years, the American has a 185-74 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Gauff will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her most significant achievement of this season was winning the title in Cincinnati where she beat Jessica Pegula in the final 6-2 6-4.
Last year at the U.S. Open the American was defeated by Naomi Osaka in the 4th round 6-3 6-2.
H2H Paula Badosa vs. Cori Gauff
This contest would be 9th time that Paula Badosa and Cori Gauff play each other. The head to head is 5-3 for Badosa (see full H2H stats), 3-2 on hard in major tournaments.
R3 – Cristina Bucsa’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Paula Badosa
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14-20 | 14-14 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 37-32 | 24-20 | 2-6 | 5-2 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 24-29 | 14-18 | 8-7 | 0-0 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 35-30 | 17-15 | 7-8 | 8-3 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 49-31 | 17-8 | 15-12 | 10-6 | 5-4 | 2-1 |
| 2021 | 31-27 | 9-7 | 9-11 | 6-6 | 5-2 | 2-1 |
| 2020 | 14-13 | 4-3 | 8-5 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 49-21 | 19-6 | 8-5 | 18-6 | 1-1 | 3-3 |
Cristina Bucsa has a 10-15 record in 2026, 10-11 on hard. During the previous 11 years, Cristina has a 134-95 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her most significant result of the season was conquering the title in Merida where she overcame Magdalena Frech in the final 6-1 4-6 6-4.
Last year at the U.S. Open Cristina was defeated by Aryna Sabalenka in the 4th round 6-1 6-4.
H2H Paula Badosa vs. Cristina Bucsa
This match would represent the 4th time that Paula Badosa and Cristina Bucsa face off. The head to head is 3-0 for Badosa (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Paula Badosa may fight against Himeno Sakatsume. Their head to head record is 0-0.
R4 – Iva Jovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Iva Jovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40-19 | 26-10 | 8-7 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 40-18 | 24-13 | 8-3 | 0-1 | 8-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 29-10 | 20-7 | 9-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 7-2 | 7-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 4-1 | 4-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Iva Jovic has a 32-18 record in 2026, 18-9 on hard. Talking about the previous 5 years, Iva has a 73-32 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jovic will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Jovic’s most significant achievement of this current year was getting to the semifinal Hobart.
Last year at the U.S. Open the American lost to Jasmine Paolini in the 2nd round 6-3 6-3.
H2H Paula Badosa vs. Iva Jovic
This would be the 2nd time that Paula Badosa and Iva Jovic fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Jovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Paula Badosa could fight against Alexandra Eala. Their head to head is 0-0.
1/4 – Mirra Andreeva’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Paula Badosa
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48-15 | 24-9 | 22-3 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 40-16 | 24-9 | 11-4 | 0-0 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 34-16 | 18-9 | 16-5 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 36-9 | 7-4 | 23-4 | 0-0 | 6-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 39-9 | 21-5 | 18-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Mirra Andreeva has a 41-13 record in 2026, 18-8 on hard. During the last 5 years, Mirra has a 88-35 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Mirra will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best result of this current year was conquering the competition in Adelaide where she overcame Victoria Mboko in the final 6-3 6-1, in Linz where she defeated Anastasia Potapova in the final 1-6 6-4 6-3, and at the French Open where she overcame Maja Chwalinska in the final 6-3 6-2.
Last year at the U.S. Open Andreeva lost to Taylor Townsend in the 3rd round 7-5 6-2.
H2H Paula Badosa vs. Mirra Andreeva
This contest would be 2nd time that Paula Badosa and Mirra Andreeva square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Badosa (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Paula Badosa could square off with Amanda Anisimova. Their H2H record is 2-0 for Amanda Anisimova.
1/2 – Elena Rybakina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-4 for Elena Rybakina
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49-14 | 36-8 | 10-3 | 0-0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 59-19 | 37-13 | 9-3 | 8-0 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 43-11 | 23-5 | 12-2 | 2-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 47-15 | 31-11 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-21 | 18-12 | 9-5 | 5-2 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 33-23 | 18-14 | 6-4 | 2-2 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 29-10 | 18-5 | 7-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 57-21 | 19-9 | 15-6 | 16-4 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
Elena Rybakina has a 43-13 record in 2026, 30-7 on hard. In the course of the previous 12 years, Rybakina has a 217-91 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Elena will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best result of the current season was winning the title at the Australian Open where she beat Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-4 4-6 6-4, and in Stuttgart where she beat Karolina Muchova in the final 7-5 6-1.
Last year at the U.S. Open Rybakina lost to Marketa Vondrousova in the 4th round 6-4 5-7 6-2.
H2H Paula Badosa vs. Elena Rybakina
This match would represent the 10th time that Paula Badosa and Elena Rybakina face off. The head to head is 5-4 for Rybakina (see full H2H stats), 4-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Paula Badosa may take on Iga Swiatek. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Iga Swiatek.
Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-2 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47-10 | 34-5 | 8-3 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 63-12 | 35-6 | 17-3 | 4-1 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 56-14 | 38-7 | 15-4 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 55-14 | 35-9 | 14-3 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-22 | 20-15 | 9-5 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 45-18 | 24-11 | 13-3 | 1-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 29-10 | 14-7 | 6-3 | 9-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 39-22 | 28-12 | 5-5 | 4-1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
Aryna Sabalenka has a 42-8 record in 2026, 29-3 on hard. In the course of the last 11 years, Aryna has a 291-101 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belarussian will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best achievement of the current year was conquering the tournament in Brisbane where she defeated Marta Kostyuk in the final 6-4 6-3, in Indian Wells where she beat Elena Rybakina in the final 3-6 6-3 7-6(6), and in Miami where she overcame Cori Gauff in the final 6-2 4-6 6-3.
Last year at the U.S. Open Aryna conquered the competition after beating Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-6(3).
H2H Paula Badosa vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This contest would be 9th time that Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka face off. The head to head is 6-2 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Paula Badosa may fight against Jessica Pegula. Their H2H is 3-1 for Jessica Pegula.
