![epa06150670 Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic in action against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during the quartfinal round of the Western and Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason Ohio, USA on 18 August 2017. EPA/MARK LYONS](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/EDIAA7E6GUPMO5BCO2L4FIHOIA.jpg?smart=true&auth=0887190ea7feb10c8d151202fbef7c99797ec8d07876947dc9fa7106b55efcf3&width=400&height=225)
Karolina Pliskova is the world No 1 and pre-tournament favourite to win the US Open. Mark Lyons / EPA
Karolina Pliskova is the world No 1 and pre-tournament favourite to win the US Open. Mark Lyons / EPA
Muguruza, Pliskova and Halep among contenders: US Open predictions
There may be no Serena Williams but there is still plenty of action to look forward to at the US Open next week.
The National staff
25 August, 2017