Storm Hunter fights back to win US Open qualifying thriller

Storm Hunter advanced in the US Open qualifying draw with a hard-fought three-set victory over Yeonwoo Ku in New York on 26 August 2026. The Australian lost the opening set 6-4 but levelled the match by taking the second set 7-6(6) in a tight tie-break. Hunter then completed the comeback in commanding fashion, winning the deciding set 6-0. She finished with two sets won to one and claimed the match 4-6, 7-6(6), 6-0. No other Australian players were supplied for this event.