THE US Open mixed doubles tournament is getting a revamp this year, with some of the best singles players in the world stepping on court.
Instead of doubles happening at the same time as singles – like at the other three Grand Slams – the 2025 mixed doubles tournament at Flushing Meadows will take place a week before the singles tournament.
The change has caused some controversy, as 2025 Wimbledon mixed doubles champ Sem Verbeek branded it “a shame”.
Who’s playing in the 2025 US Open mixed doubles?
There are eight teams confirmed for the US Open mixed doubles.
Five-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz will team up with British No. 1 Emma Raducanu – who won the singles tournament in 2021.
Earlier this year, they sparked romance rumours after being spotted at each other’s matches at Wimbledon and Queen’s.
Other confirmed teams include World No 1 Jannik Sinner and Emma Navarro, Brit No 1 Jack Draper and Spain’s Paula Badosa, and all-American duo Tommy Paul and Jessica Pegula.
Two more teams will receive a wildcard in the coming weeks. Among the favourites to receive the final wildcards are Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios, plus British No 2 Katie Boulter and her fiance Alex de Minaur, who tweeted: “Katie and I would like to ask for a WC pretty pretty please”.
What is the draw for the US Open mixed doubles?
Top Half
- (1) Jessica Pegula & Jack Draper vs Emma Raducanu & Carlos Alcaraz
- Olga Danilovic & Novak Djokovic vs Mirra Andreeva & Daniil Medvedev
- (3) Iga Siwatek & Casper Ruud vs Madison Keys & Frances Tiafoe
- Naomi Osaka & Gael Monfils vs Caty McNally & Lorenzo Musetti
Bottom Half
- Katerina Siniakova & Jannik Sinner vs Belinda Bencic & Alexander Zverev
- Taylor Townsend & Ben Shelton vs (4) Amanda Anisimova & Holger Rune
- Venus Williams & Reilly Opelka vs Karolina Muchova & Andrey Rublev
- Sara Errani & Andrea Vavassori vs (2) Elena Rybakina & Taylor Fritz
When does the US Open mixed doubles tournament start?
The revamped US Open mixed doubles championship will take place over two days, on August 19 and 20.
The first and second rounds will start at 11am New York time (6am BST) on August 19, and the semi-final at 7pm (2pm BST) the following evening – with the final set to begin soon after.
The US Open as a whole will last three weeks, and will finish with the men’s singles final on September 7.
How much is the US Open mixed doubles prize money?
The 2025 mixed doubles champions will receive $1 million (about £740,000) in prize money.
This is five times as much as last year’s $200,000 (£148,600) prize money, won by Italy’s Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori – who have received a wildcard into this year’s tournament.
What is the controversy behind the 2025 US Open mixed doubles?
The new US Open mixed doubles format has sparked controversy for taking away opportunities from players who specialise in doubles.
Wimbledon mixed doubles champion Sem Verbeek of the Netherlands told BBC Sport that his “heart is bleeding” at not having the chance to play.
His doubles partner at Wimbledon, Czechia’s Katerina Siniakova – currently the world No 2 in doubles and an Olympic gold medallist – added: “I think it’s a marketing step, but they are taking [away the] chance of doubles players.”
Last year’s US Open mixed doubles champions, Errani and Vavassori, echoed their feelings.
“We see it as a profound injustice that disrespects an entire category of players,” the Italian duo said in a joint statement.
Where can I watch the US Open mixed doubles?
All the US Open action – singles and doubles – can be streamed in the UK and Ireland on Sky Sports.
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