{{World number one Serena Williams, coming off a surprise third round loss at Wimbledon, heads the women\u2019s field for the U.S. Open, which starts in New York in late August.}}<\/p>\n
Players from 36 countries are represented, the U.S. Tennis Association announced on Wednesday, with two-time defending champion Williams heading an 11-strong American contingent for the Aug. 25-Sept. 8 event.<\/p>\n
Williams has five U.S. Open crowns, just one shy of the modern era record held by compatriot Chris Evert.<\/p>\n
Joining Williams in the top four are Li Na of China, Simona Halep of Romania and this month\u2019s Wimbledon champion, Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n
The field also includes French Open champion Maria Sharapova, two-time U.S. Open champion Venus Williams and former U.S. Open champions Samantha Stosur and Svetlana Kuznetsova.<\/p>\n
The latest WTA rankings were used to determine the main draw entry list for the final Grand Slam event of 2014 but seeds will be announced closer to the event.<\/p>\n
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