Five former Top 10 players entered the 2026 US Open singles qualifying draws.
Qualifying is the preliminary stage used to fill places in the 128-player singles main draws. Players outside the direct-entry cutoff compete for a limited number of places, while some receive wild cards or enter through protected rankings.
The five former Top 10 players were part of the qualifying fields rather than the seeded main draws. This distinction matters because a former Top 10 ranking does not automatically provide direct entry years later.
The 2026 US Open also featured qualifiers who made notable progress in the main event. Qualifying participation and main-draw qualification are separate statistics, so the number of former Top 10 players in qualifying should not be confused with the total number of qualifiers.