US Open: Star Duel in Mixed Doubles with Unpublished Format
New York prepares for an unprecedented US Open mixed doubles, with a combination of stellar pairs, a record economic prize, and a touch of controversy. The tournament, which starts this Tuesday, promises strong emotions and a renewed format that has generated great expectation.What makes this tournament so special?
Unlike traditional mixed doubles tournaments, this one will be compressed into two days during the qualifying week. The matches, which are usually played on secondary courts, will be played exclusively at Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium, the largest courts at the USTA National Tennis Center. Additionally, the tournament attracts an unprecedented number of elite individual players. The US Open uses individual rankings for entry, which facilitates the participation of the most recognized tennis players.We have the opportunity to play serious matches at the Ashe, in front of full stadiums, and all the best players in the world will be competing. It’s good to go out and have fun, play mixed doubles the week before the main tournament starts.
Frances Tiafoe
A Starry Picture
This tournament stands out for being the most star-studded in the history of this event. With 16 competing pairs, there are 10 Grand Slam singles champions and another seven players who have reached Grand Slam finals. A total of 54 Grand Slam singles titles are represented in the draw. Eight teams entered directly thanks to their combined individual rankings, while another eight received special invitations. All teams have the potential to take the title.- Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper
- Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud
- Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz
- Amanda Anisimova and Holger Rune
- Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev
- Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev
- Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe
- Karolina Muchova and Andrey Rublev
- Olga Danilovic and Novak Djokovic
- Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz
- Katerina Siniakova and Jannik Sinner
- Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton
- Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka
- Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori (defending champions)
- Naomi Osaka and Gael Monfils
- Caty McNally and Lorenzo Musetti
She will be the boss. I am super excited. I think it’s going to be great. It was an incredible idea for the tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz
A Renewed Game Format
The tournament, which will be played in just two days, will present a different game format. The matches will be best of three sets, but to win the set, each team must win only four games. If there is a tie at four games, a tiebreak will be played. In addition, a no-advantage scoring system will be used. In case of a tie after the second set, a 10-point tiebreak will be played instead of the decisive set. In the final, the format returns to a best-of-three-set match, requiring a team to win six games to secure the set. A 10-point tiebreak will be held in place of the third set.I love innovation. I feel it’s fantastic. We’ll all go out and play and see how it works. I’m not used to playing four games, but I’m used to playing. That’s an advantage.
Venus Williams
Economic Reward
The economic prize is another aspect that differentiates this tournament from previous ones and other Grand Slams. The winning pair will share one million dollars, an increase of 800,000 dollars compared to 2024. The runners-up will receive 400,000 dollars. The teams participating in the tournament will receive $20,000 just for playing in the first round.
