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Janae Preston US Open 2026 schedule, results and profile

Janae Preston is listed in Women's Singles at this US Open. The match record on this page is 0-0. Next is Nao Hibino in the Women's Singles Qualifying 1st Round.

Tournament record 0–1 Singles rank No. 809
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Player profile

Janae Preston: a sixteen-year-old American balancing junior and professional draws

Janae Preston enters the US Open while still at the beginning of her professional record. The Henderson, Nevada player reached the top ten of the ITF junior rankings in 2026 and played the Roland Garros girls' singles second round. She also began collecting senior results, posting ten wins in her first fourteen listed professional matches and reaching a career-high WTA ranking inside the top 900. Preston represented the United States in Junior Billie Jean King Cup qualifying and reached the USTA Girls' 18s National Championships final, an achievement that placed her directly into the New York qualifying conversation.

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US Open story

Janae Preston US Open 2026: a qualifying wild card earned at the Girls' 18s nationals

Preston played the US Open girls' singles draw in 2025, so the site is not entirely new. Her 2026 opportunity is at a different level. She reached the USTA Girls' 18s national final before losing to Thea Frodin, and the runner-up result earned a wild card into women's singles qualifying. The official WTA record still lists no senior Grand Slam main-draw appearance. Preston therefore begins three wins away from a debut against the main field. Whatever the result, the week is her first direct comparison with a full Grand Slam qualifying lineup rather than only junior opponents.

What to watch

Janae Preston fan watch: junior confidence meeting senior ball weight

Preston has already won on both hard and clay courts in limited professional play, but senior qualifying brings heavier serves and more reliable depth than most junior matches. Watch her return position and the height of her rally ball. Standing too far back can surrender angles; stepping in without a compact swing can produce rushed errors. Her national-final route shows she can manage a long knockout week. In New York, the next step is maintaining that decision quality against adults who punish a short ball immediately. The useful signs are stable balance and depth, not a single spectacular winner.

Current tournament

Janae Preston at the 2026 US Open

Janae Preston is listed in Women's Singles at this US Open. The match record on this page is 0-0. Next is Nao Hibino in the Women's Singles Qualifying 1st Round.

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What fans should know before Janae Preston's next match

The next matchup is against Nao Hibino in Qualifying 1st Round. The court is still to be confirmed. Use the match card below for the start time in your selected timezone.

Tournament path

Janae Preston US Open schedule and results

Read from the earliest round to the latest. Each card shows the event, stage, round, opponent, court, status and set score when available.

Quick answers

Janae Preston US Open FAQ

When does Janae Preston play next at the US Open?

No later match is currently published for Janae Preston. The page will show a new matchup when it is added to the draw or Order of Play.

What is Janae Preston's record at this US Open?

Janae Preston has a 0-1 record in the matches currently attached to this tournament page.

Which events is Janae Preston playing?

The current match data lists Janae Preston in Women's Singles.

Why did Janae Preston receive a 2026 US Open qualifying wild card?

She was the runner-up at the USTA Girls' 18s National Championships.

Has Janae Preston played a senior Grand Slam main draw?

No. Her official WTA record showed no senior major main-draw appearance before 2026 US Open qualifying.

Match times, courts and results can change during the tournament. Profile facts come from the official US Open player record; live tournament cards use the published schedule and scores. This site is an independent fan planning tool.