Crop of Chinese contenders poised for New York gains

Largest-ever contingent at US Open testimony to nation's deeper talent pool

The emergence of talented Chinese players is making this year's US Open particularly interesting on the home front.

The Open is the only Grand Slam never won by a Chinese, in singles or doubles, but eight Chinese women made their way into the main draw of the year's final Grand Slam through rankings or qualifiers - the largest homegrown contingent to ever compete in a major singles tournament.