The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced an unprecedented and star-studded lineup of teams officially entered into the reimagined 2025 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship. This groundbreaking roster, featuring nine of the world’s Top-10 women and nine of the world’s Top-10 men, is set to transform mixed doubles into a must-attend event during US Open Fan Week.
The highly anticipated competition will take place on Tuesday, August 19, and Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The winning team will be awarded a staggering $1 million in prize money.
“In our initial discussions about reimagining and elevating the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, we wanted to find a way to showcase the world’s best men and women competing with and against one another, and we were confident that we would be able to get the top players in the game excited about this unique opportunity,” stated Lew Sherr, the USTA’s CEO and executive director. “Seeing the teams that have already put their names on the entry list makes us all incredibly excited. It shows that the players are behind what we are trying to do, and we know that the fans will love it.”
As of 5:00 PM EST on June 16, a total of 16 powerhouse teams have submitted their entries. The entry window remains open until July 28 at 12:00 PM ET, at which point the top eight teams based on combined singles ranking will earn direct acceptance into the draw. The remaining eight teams will be determined via wild card, with announcements to follow.
The initial list of captivating pairings (listed by combined singles ranking) includes:
- Emma Navarro and Jannik Sinner
- Zheng Qinwen and Jack Draper
- Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul
- Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti
- Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz
- Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev
- Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe
- Aryna Sabalenka and Grigor Dimitrov
- Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud
- Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz
- Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev
- Olga Danilovic and Novak Djokovic
- Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton
- Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori
- Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios
This year’s revamped Mixed Doubles Championship is a result of the USTA’s commitment to driving greater awareness for this storied competition. By moving the event from the third week of the tournament to the prominent US Open Fan Week, the USTA aims to give fans both in attendance and across the globe an unparalleled opportunity to witness tennis’ biggest stars compete side-by-side for a Grand Slam title.
“The US Open has long strived to find innovative and new ways to make the game more accessible and entertaining for our fans,” said US Open Tournament Director Stacey Allaster. “We believe that this reimagined US Open Mixed Doubles Championship will do exactly that, with the top men and women players in tennis competing side-by-side in a fast-paced, highly competitive format. Being able to move this event to a place on the schedule where it is able to take center stage was very important, and with our broadcast partners fully bought-in, more fans than ever before, both in the U.S. and around the globe, will be able to enjoy this incredible competition.”
Further enhancements for the 2025 event include:
- A 16-team player field: eight direct entries based on combined singles ranking and eight wild cards.
- A substantial $1 million prize for the champions.
- Best-of-three-set matches with short sets to four games, no-ad scoring, tiebreakers at four-all, and a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a third set.
- The final will be a best-of-three set match to six games, featuring no-ad scoring, with tiebreakers at six-all and a 10-point match tiebreaker in lieu of a third set.
- All matches will be played in the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium or Louis Armstrong Stadium, ensuring a grand stage for every encounter.
- Extensive coverage across ESPN properties:
- Tuesday, August 19: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET on ESPN2; 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET on ESPNews
- Wednesday, August 20: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET on ESPN2
Tennis enthusiasts are encouraged to mark their calendars for this historic event during US Open Fan Week, promising a truly unforgettable display of talent and teamwork.
