Barbora Krejcikova Knocked Out of US Open 2026 in Rakhimova Upset
Barbora Krejcikova is out of the US Open 2026. The No. 27 seed was stunned by Kamilla Rakhimova in the opening round, with the Russian producing a composed performance to win in straight sets at Flushing Meadows.
Kamilla Rakhimova defeated No. 27 seed Barbora Krejcikova 7-6(4), 6-2 to advance to the second round.
Rakhimova Stuns No. 27 Seed Krejcikova
Rakhimova delivered one of the biggest women's upsets on the opening day of the US Open, eliminating the seeded Krejcikova in two sets.
The first set was closely contested and went to a tiebreak before Rakhimova took control. She then carried that momentum into the second set, breaking away from Krejcikova to complete the upset.
Kamilla Rakhimova vs Barbora Krejcikova — Final Score
A Tight First Set Goes Rakhimova's Way
The opening set proved to be the key battle of the match. Neither player was able to separate herself enough to avoid a tiebreak, with Rakhimova eventually keeping her composure to take the set 7-6(4).
Winning the opening set gave Rakhimova the platform she needed to attack the second. Krejcikova was unable to produce the response required to force a deciding set.
Rakhimova Takes Control in the Second Set
After edging the first-set tiebreak, Rakhimova continued to apply pressure and took the second set 6-2.
The result completed a straight-sets victory and sent Rakhimova into the second round while ending the tournament for the No. 27 seed.
Rakhimova's 7-6(4), 6-2 victory over Krejcikova was officially listed by the US Open among the biggest upsets of Sunday, August 30.
What the Upset Means for Krejcikova
Krejcikova entered the tournament as the No. 27 seed but will leave New York after only one match in the women's singles draw.
Her early elimination removes another seeded player from the section of the draw and opens up an opportunity for the players still competing on that side of the bracket.
Rakhimova Moves Into the Second Round
For Rakhimova, the victory provides an important boost at one of the biggest tournaments of the season. Defeating a seeded Grand Slam champion in straight sets gives her an opportunity to build momentum through the remainder of the draw.
She will now turn her attention to the second round as she looks to extend her unexpected US Open run.
US Open 2026 Women's Singles Produces Early Drama
Rakhimova's victory was one of the headline results from the opening day of women's singles action. While players such as Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini and Elina Svitolina advanced, Krejcikova became one of the notable seeded casualties.
With the tournament only beginning, the upset adds another layer of unpredictability to the women's singles draw.