King, Gibbs, Riske earn US Open main draw wild cards

The United States Tennis Association (USTA), the organizers of the US Open, has announced the eight female recipients of wild cards for the final Grand Slam event of the year. Here are the recipients:

Nicole Gibbs (USA), two-time NCAA singles champion;
Vania King (USA), two-time Grand Slam doubles titlist;
Sachie Vickery (USA), USTA girls 18-and-under champion
Alison Riske (USA)
Shelby Rogers (USA)
Maria Sanchez (USA)
Ashleigh Barty (AUS)
Pauline Parmentier (FRA)

The US Open 2013 Championships starts on August 26. The women’s singles defending champion is Serena Williams.