The Italians had been determined to prove the value of doubles players and "made their points clear". But so did the US Open organisers. Their aim was to "create a bigger stage" for a format "deemed obsolete" and the interest it has subsequently generated is "undeniable".

Before playing US Open mixed doubles together, Jess Pegula and Jack Draper had hardly spoken. Yet they pulled off two victories on Tuesday.

The thought of the top men’s and women’s singles players teaming up is one that has often intrigued tennis fans around the world.

The new Mixed Doubles format for the 2025 US Open has allowed more of the top singles players to participate in the event, and on Tuesday, Aug. 19 in New York, the Mixed Doubles tournament begins.

Everyone has been talking about the revamped US Open mixed doubles but the other Grand Slams are unlikely to follow suit soon.

Casper Ruud and Iga Swiatek will face the top-seeded duo of Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper in one semifinal of the revamped US Open mixed doubles tournament. Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori meet Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison in the other.

Big names fell early and unexpected teams broke through to steal the spotlight on Day 1 of U.S. Open mixed doubles play, headlining an electric opener packed with upsets and standout performances.

The U.S. Open overhauled its mixed doubles tournament in hopes of drawing the top singles players. The defending champions don’t intend to move out of the way so easily.

Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula wear dejected expressions after their loss to Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud in the semifinals of the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament at Arthur