The US Open 2025 mixed doubles event is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded and controversial tournaments in recent memory, with top-ranked players and Grand Slam champions confirmed to participate in the newly formatted competition.
The USTA has officially confirmed 14 mixed doubles pairings for the upcoming $1 million event, set to take place on 19-20 August, just days before the Grand Slam kicks off on 24 August. This standalone format has drawn criticism from players and fans alike, with last year’s champions calling it a “pseudo-exhibition focused only on entertainment.”
Despite the backlash, the line-up boasts a glittering array of talent, including nine Grand Slam singles champions and eight top-10 singles players.
Headliners in the US Open 2025 Mixed Doubles Event
One of the most anticipated wildcard entries includes British No.1 Emma Raducanu pairing up with five-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz. The duo is expected to attract massive global attention.
Direct Entry Teams Confirmed
The eight teams who gained direct entry include:
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Iga Swiatek (Wimbledon 2025 winner) and Casper Ruud
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Jannik Sinner (Wimbledon 2025 champion) and Emma Navarro
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Jack Draper and Paula Badosa
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Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz
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Amanda Anisimova and Holger Rune
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Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev
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Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul
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Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev
Joining them as wildcard entries are:
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Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka – the veteran American legend teams up with the towering serve machine.
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Novak Djokovic and Olga Danilovic – marking a rare appearance in mixed doubles for the 24-time Slam champion.
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Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe
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Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton
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Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori – last year’s champions, now wildcard entrants despite their public criticism of the new format.
Event Controversy: A Spectacle or a Sideshow?
The decision to host the US Open mixed doubles as a separate pre-Slam event sparked heavy backlash earlier this year. Defending champions Errani and Vavassori called it a “profound injustice,” claiming the move undermines the integrity of the discipline in favor of spectacle.
Nonetheless, with $1 million in prize money and blockbuster matchups guaranteed, the 2025 US Open mixed doubles may well become the most-watched and talked-about side event in tennis history.
What’s Next?
The final two wildcard teams will be announced soon, further intensifying the excitement around this high-stakes exhibition-meets-competition showcase.
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