Protective sample Aryna Sabalenka is in danger of delivering high ranking, but only if she cannot reach the quarter -finals in Flushing Meadows.
Givn that Sabalenka has reached at least the quarter -finals in her last 11 great -grand equalizations is a sure bet she will finish the job.
But if she is mistaken, IgA Swiatek and Coco Gauff will have a blow during this year’s influx.
While US Open defensive champion Sabalenka is defending 2,000 points in New York. Without them its effective total at the start of the tournament is 9,225, compared to 7,503 for Swiatek and 7,634 per Coco gafff, giving both a stroke in the crown come last week.
If Sabalenka makes the quarter -finals, she would close the first place, despite other results.
Sabalenka will face Polina Kuddermeva in the second round action, while Swiatek and Guff will start their campaigns with the first round matches on Tuesday, Day 3.
