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College Winners Earn Six US Open Wild Cards in Orlando Playoffs

The USTA playoff gives college players a direct route to Grand Slam competition and could accelerate several careers into the pro ranks.

Overview

  • Reese Brantmeier and Sebastian Gorzny won the singles finals and secured main-draw wild cards for the US Open, with both victories confirmed on June 19, 2026.
  • Ohio State duo Brandon Carpico and Nikita Filin and Auburn pair DJ Bennett and Ava Esposito captured the two doubles main-draw wild cards, with Filin returning to the event after a 2024 appearance.
  • Runners-up Katrina Scott and Trevor Svajda were each awarded consolation wild cards into US Open qualifying rather than main-draw spots.
  • Several finals were interrupted by weather, including a 95-minute rain and lightning delay that paused Gorzny’s match while he was serving for the title before play resumed and he closed out the win.
  • The USTA created the American Collegiate Player Wild Card Playoffs in 2025 to formalize a college-to-Grand-Slam pathway and this edition awarded two singles main-draw wild cards, two singles qualifying wild cards, and two doubles main-draw wild cards.