The US Open will debut a significant new format for its mixed doubles event in 2025, prompting a range of reactions.
In the upcoming tournament, 16 teams will vie for the US Open mixed doubles title under a distinctive structure.
Matches will feature four-game sets played in a best-of-three format with no-advantage scoring, and a ten-point tiebreaker will replace a third set. The event will unfold over two days, and the champions will earn a prize of $1 million.
High-profile pairs, including Emma Raducanu & Carlos Alcaraz and Nick Kyrgios & Naomi Osaka, are anticipated to participate, bringing a fresh dynamic compared to established mixed doubles teams.
Recent champions from the 2024 US Open, Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, expressed discontent with the format change, claiming it to be ‘a profound injustice’ as their spots in the 2025 event are not guaranteed.
Conversely, many leading players have embraced the new approach, with several eager to experience their first foray into Grand Slam mixed doubles at Flushing Meadows.
Australian Open’s Stance on Mixed Doubles Format
In discussions about the future of the mixed doubles event at the Australian Open, host Brie Stewart confirmed they currently have no plans to alter the existing mixed doubles format, emphasizing satisfaction with the traditional structure.
Recent Australian Open Mixed Doubles Champions
- 2025 – John Peers/Olivia Gadecki
- 2024 – Jan Zielinski/Hsieh Su-Wei
- 2023 – Rafael Matos/Luisa Stefani
- 2022 – Ivan Dodig/Kristina Mladenovic
- 2021 – Rajeev Ram/Barbora Krejcikova
- 2020 – Nikola Mektic/Barbora Krejcikova
- 2019 – Rajeev Ram/Barbora Krejcikova
- 2018 – Mate Pavic/Gabriela Dabrowski
- 2017 – Juan Sebastian Cabal/Abigail Spears
- 2016 – Bruno Soares/Elena Vesnina
Established Players in the US Open Mixed Doubles Draw
As of now, 25 teams have entered the draw for the US Open mixed doubles competition, although few possess considerable experience in this particular event.
While the four unranked teams and the defending champions stand out for their mixed doubles backgrounds, it remains uncertain how many will actually secure wildcards for the tournament.
The US Open aims to attract big-name players like Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, and Nick Kyrgios, potentially sidelining lesser-known competitors.
As the event approaches, anticipation builds for the 16-team lineup set to compete in New York, with the tournament commencing on Tuesday, August 19.
