NEW YORK, USA - The cream of women's tennis are converging on New York ahead of the start of the US Open, with players preparing in a variety of ways.

World No.1 Karolina Pliskova hopes to match or better last year's achievement of reaching the final at Flushing Meadows.

Johanna Konta took time out from her warm-up at Flushing Meadows to take in the eclipse.

Reigning champion Angelique Kerber looked forward to the defense of her title as she flew in.

Wimbledon champion Garbiñe Muguruza put her feet up ahead of her attempts to win a third Slam in 16 months.

Former champion Maria Sharapova got a touch nostalgic...

...while Elina Svitolina was in search of a hairdresser..

Have a great time in the Big Apple, everybody!