Overview

The 2010 US Open women's singles was the concluding major of the 2010 tennis season, contested on the hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. The tournament followed the standard Grand Slam format, and concluded with Kim Clijsters defeating Vera Zvonareva in the championship match by a score of 6–2, 6–1, successfully defending the title she had won the previous year.

Format and field

As with other Grand Slam events, the women's singles draw featured 128 players, including direct acceptances, qualifiers and wild cards. Players were seeded to separate higher-ranked competitors in early rounds, and matches were played in a best-of-three-sets format on outdoor hard courts. The event attracted top-ranked professionals from around the world and showcased both established stars and emerging talents.

Path to the final and match summary

The championship match marked a decisive performance by Clijsters. After navigating the earlier rounds against a mix of seeded opponents and qualifiers, she produced a commanding display in the final. Vera Zvonareva, the runner-up, reached the title match having won several challenging encounters, but was unable to overcome Clijsters' consistent baseline play and court coverage in the decisive match.

Significance

Clijsters' straight-sets victory underscored her ability to perform at the highest level across consecutive years at Flushing Meadows. Defending a Grand Slam title is a notable achievement in professional tennis, reflecting both physical form and mental resilience throughout a two-week major. The win added to the narrative of Clijsters' career as a prominent figure in women's tennis during that era.

Notable facts

  • The US Open is traditionally the final Grand Slam tournament of the annual tennis calendar and is played on hard court surfaces.
  • Women's singles matches at the US Open are contested in a best-of-three format, with the champion needing to win seven matches over the fortnight.
  • Finals at major tournaments often highlight contrasting styles; this final emphasized Clijsters' defensive skills and counterpunching against Zvonareva's baseline aggression.

The 2010 women's singles event is remembered for the clarity of the final scoreline and for reaffirming Clijsters' status at the US Open. For detailed draws, match statistics and round-by-round results, consult the official tournament resources or comprehensive tennis archives.