US Open Mixed Doubles: Sinner & Alcaraz Race Against Time! 🔥🎾
The U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Championship is heating up! The full 16-team field has been announced, and the draw is set for the matches taking place August 19-20 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Sinner & Siniakova: A Wild Card Entry
World No. 1 and defending US Open men’s singles champion Jannik Sinner is teaming up with 10-time Grand Slam women’s doubles champion Katerina Siniakova. This power duo received a Wild Card entry into the competition. However, there's a catch! Sinner, along with Carlos Alcaraz, are scheduled to play in the Cincinnati Open final on Monday. They'll need to hustle to New York to make their U.S. Open debut on Tuesday!
Paolini Withdraws, Musetti Finds New Partner
Jasmine Paolini, who is facing Iga Swiatek in the Cincinnati Open women’s final, has withdrawn from the Mixed Doubles. Her original partner, Lorenzo Musetti, will now team up with Caty McNally. They also received a Wild Card entry.
Other Notable Teams
Several other exciting teams have secured their spots in the championship:
- Madison Keys (World No. 6 and reigning Australian Open women's singles champion) and Frances Tiafoe (World No. 14 and two-time US Open men's singles semifinalist) received direct entry based on their combined singles ranking.
- Andrey Rublev (World No. 11) and Karolina Muchova (No. 14) also gained direct entry based on their combined singles ranking.
- Naomi Osaka (Two-time U.S. Open women’s singles champion) and Gael Monfils (former US Open men's singles semifinalist) received a Wild Card entry.
Get ready for some thrilling mixed doubles action at the U.S. Open!