The U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Championship will feature 16 teams and run August 19–20 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, with a mix of direct entrants and wildcard pairs led by high-profile teams such as Sinner/Siniakova. The field was finalized through a combination of direct rankings and Wild Card selections, accelerating travel for some players who must juggle other tournaments. Play begins Tuesday with rounds in two large arenas, followed by a Wednesday final that includes no-ad scoring and a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a third set, culminating in a $1 million prize for the victors. The event will be broadcast across ESPN properties in a multi-channel schedule staying aligned with the Open’s broader media plan. Looking ahead, the championship promises high-profile matchups and strategic tweaks to format that could influence momentum for players across singles and doubles standings.
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The championship takes place on August 19–20 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, featuring 16 teams in a single mixed doubles draw.
The final field includes a mix of direct entrants based on combined singles rankings and wildcard pairs, with notable names such as Jannik Sinner/Katerina Siniakova (wild card) and Naomi Osaka/Gael Monfils (wild card).
Two-time U.S. Open singles champion Naomi Osaka and former semifinalist Gael Monfils received a wildcard, while other direct entries include Madison Keys/Frances Tiafoe and Andrey Rublev/Karolina Muchova.
The first two rounds unfold on Tuesday, with matches spanning Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums; Louis Armstrong matches are accessible via the Fan Access Pass.
Match formats through the semifinals use no-ad scoring and a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a third set, with the final being best-of-three sets to six games plus a 10-point tiebreaker if needed.
The final features a $1 million prize for the winning team and progresses to a Wednesday evening final starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Television coverage is provided across ESPN properties, including ESPN2, ESPNews, and ESPN+, in a staggered schedule on Tuesday and Wednesday.