Thiago Wild wins title in Switzerland and secures place in US Open qualifying alongside Fonseca
Brazilian tennis player Thiago Wild confirmed his participation in the 2026 US Open qualifying, with the news released on July 27, 2026. His place was secured after his victory at Challenger 125 in Zug, Switzerland, a result that led him to have enough points to fight for a place in the main draw of the last Grand Slam of the year, where he can meet João Fonseca.
In the final of the Swiss championship, Wild beat local tennis player Marc-Andrea Huesler with a score of 2 sets to 0, recording partials of 6/4 and 6/3. With this victory, the athlete from Brazil advanced to 206th place in the ATP rankings, guaranteeing his classification for the qualifying phase of the American Grand Slam.
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Thiago Wild’s path towards the main draw of the US Open
US Open qualifying is scheduled to begin on August 23, and Thiago Wild has a better chance of accumulating points in other tournaments before that date. If he manages to advance in the qualifying phase, the Brazilian will be able to enter the main draw in New York and compete alongside João Fonseca, who already has a ranking that guarantees him a direct place in the Grand Slam.
João Fonseca confirms direct presence and upcoming challenges before the US Open
Currently the main Brazilian tennis player and 28th in the world, João Fonseca has already confirmed his participation in the men’s singles bracket of the US Open, the last Grand Slam of 2026. If he remains among the top 32 in the ATP rankings, the Brazilian athlete will be one of the top seeds in the fast court tournament. Fonseca, 19 years old, will still participate in the Masters 1000 in Montreal, Canada, and Cincinnati, in the United States, before reaching the US Open.
The list of entries for the tournament includes other big names in world tennis, including Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz. The latter will make his return to the court after a three-month recovery period due to an injury to his right wrist.
