Diane Parry, who holds the top spot among French players in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, was defeated by Romanian Sorana Cirstea in the second round of the US Open with a score of 6-2, 7-5. This result ends Parry’s participation in the 2026 edition of the tournament. Despite being ranked 31st in the world, Parry had recently won her first career title just four days earlier at the WTA 500 event in Monterrey, Mexico. However, she was unable to extend her winning streak to seven consecutive matches. The match was tightly contested, with Parry saving two match points at 5-4 in the second set. Despite her efforts, she ultimately lost her service game and conceded after nearly two hours of play. Parry reflected on her performance, noting that she was close to making a comeback in the second set but made a crucial error during a key service game at 5-5. She also suggested that the physical demands of the match, combined with the energy she expended during her recent winning streak, might have affected her performance. Cirstea, who is participating in her final Grand Slam tournament at the age of 36, will now face Italian player Jasmine Paolini, currently ranked 21st, in the quarterfinals. Parry, after a strong summer on the tour, expressed her intention to maintain her performance in upcoming WTA 1000 tournaments and continue improving her ranking. Her goal is to enter the 2027 season with a strong ranking that will allow her to compete in high-level tournaments and secure favorable seeding in major events. Other French players faced early exits in the tournament. Elsa Jacquemot, ranked 114th, and Loïs Boisson, ranked 237th, were eliminated in the first round. Léolia Jeanjean, ranked 127th, remains as the last French player in the women’s draw. She is set to face Austrian Anastasia Potapova, who is currently ranked 25th, in the second round.