Wildcard Caty McNally is set to clash with Germany’s Jil Teichmann in the first round of the US Open. McNally has battled a string of injuries over the past two years, most notably the elbow problem that kept her out of the 2023 US Open. She underwent surgery in February 2024 and only rejoined the tour that November, but staying fit has remained a challenge. A shoulder issue forced her to withdraw from Austin, and she exited in the first round of the Australian Open. <\/p>
Still, she showed flashes of her old level with a Challenger Newport title and fought through to the third round in Montreal before a second-round exit in Cincinnati. Across 14 matches this season, McNally has struck 23 aces, won 60.5% of first-serve points, and converted 45.5% of break chances while also holding steady with 43.3% on return points.<\/p>