Spanish tennis players Dani Rincón, Pablo Llamas, and Andrea Lázaro are one win away from reaching the main draw of the US Open 2026, according to tournament reporting. The trio advanced through grueling qualifying rounds at Flushing Meadows in New York, positioning themselves to secure coveted spots in the final tournament bracket.
Dani Rincón Advances at Flushing Meadows
Dani Rincón secured his spot in the final round of qualifying by defeating American youngster Jordan Lee in a three-set battle, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, as reported by Marca. Rincón, who trains at the Rafa Nadal Academy and previously captured a junior title at Flushing Meadows, now stands on the threshold of breaking into his very first Grand Slam main draw.
Pablo Llamas Survives Long Battle
Pablo Llamas joined his compatriot in the final qualifying hurdle following a hard-fought victory against Vitaly Sachko, according to match records. Llamas outlasted his opponent 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(11) in a dramatic tiebreak finish.
Andrea Lázaro Stages Dramatic Comeback
In the women’s qualifying draw, Barcelona native Andrea Lázaro mounted a remarkable comeback against Japan’s Mai Hontama, according to coverage from Marca. Lázaro saved three match points before sealing a 5-7, 7-6(6), 6-1 victory.
Mixed Fortunes for the Spanish Contingent
While three Spanish players advanced to the brink of the main draw, others faced elimination in the second round of qualifying. David Jordà Sanchis dropped his match in straight sets to Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic by a score of 7-5, 7-6, according to tournament results. On the women’s side, Guiomar Maristany fell to Tamara Zidansek 7-6, 6-3, while Marina Bassols lost to Poland’s Martyna Kubika 6-3. Angela Fita also exited after a tight three-set battle against Heather Watson, losing 6-4, 5-7, 7-6(5).
The successful qualifiers will now contest their final matches to determine who secures a main-draw berth at the US Open.
