US Open History: The Last American Woman to Win the Title

Cameron Kelly Updated: Sep 11 2026 19:30

The 2026 US Open quarterfinals feature six American players across both the men's and women's draws, which the most since 2002.

Since the beginning of the Open Era, American women have won the US Open singles title 25 times, more than any other Grand Slam tournament. Chris Evert and Serena Williams currently share the record for the most US Open titles by an American woman, with six each.

When was the last time an American woman won the US Open?

Coco Gauff is the most recent American champion at the US Open, following her 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Ayna Sabalenka in 2023.

There have been 10 all-American women's finals in the tournament's history. The most recent encounter was the 2017 clash between Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys, which was the the first all-American final since 2002.

Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff were eliminated at the 2026 US Open semifinals, marking the furthest stage reached by any American woman in this year's tournament.