Paula Badosa defeated Yafan Wang 6–1, 6–2 in the US Open round of 16 on hard court on 1 September 2024, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.22 to Wang's 4.82. The Spaniard's commanding performance saw her advance with minimal resistance, dropping just three games across two sets. Badosa's dominant display underlined her credentials as a genuine contender in the latter stages of the tournament, whilst Wang's heavy defeat suggests the Chinese qualifier struggled to impose her game against a player of Badosa's calibre. The result maintains Badosa's momentum as she progresses deeper into the draw.