The U.S. Tennis Association has unveiled 14 of the 16 mixed doubles teams set to compete at this year’s US Open, featuring both direct entries and Wild Card selections. With $1 million in prize money, the restructured format of short sets to four games, no-ad scoring, and a 10-point match tie-break instead of a third set promises fast-paced drama.
Among the announced pairings, Paula Badosa will debut with a new partner, who is creating buzz in the tennis world.
The Announced Teams and Partnerships for the US Open Mixed Doubles
In a recent tweet by @usopen on X, eight teams earned direct entry based on their combined singles rankings, showcasing top talent from both tours.
The eight teams are: Emma Navarro and Jannik Sinner, Paula Badosa and Jack Draper, Iga Świątek and Casper Ruud, Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, Amanda Anisimova and Holger Rune, Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev, Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul, and Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev.
The six pairs that received Wild Card entries, with two more to be announced later, are Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe, Olga Danilović and Novak Djokovic, Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton, Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka, and defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.
14 teams are IN!
Eight teams have received direct entry and six teams have received wild cards to the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship. The final two wild cards will be announced at a later date. pic.twitter.com/mkAteJDQVT
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) July 29, 2025
All matches will be played on Arthur Ashe or Louis Armstrong Stadium, highlighted by an opening match for the defending mixed-doubles champions, Errani and Vavassori. The early scheduling allows singles specialists to shine in mixed doubles before focusing on their primary draws.
Paula Badosa’s New Alliance and Former Partnership With Stefanos Tsitsipas
Badosa was initially supposed to partner with Tsitsipas for the mixed doubles draw. However, the once high-profile tennis couple ended their relationship following early losses at Wimbledon 2025.
Reports confirm they split just days after exiting the Championships. Badosa lost in the first round to Katie Boulter, and Tsitsipas retired mid-match due to injury. This marks the second time the couple has separated since going public in 2023.
Now, Badosa teams up with Draper, forming one of the tournament’s most intriguing international pairings. Draper was initially slated to play with Zheng Qinwen, but she withdrew from the tournament due to a right elbow injury. Draper will now complement Badosa’s powerful groundstrokes with his aggressive baseline game.
Both players withdrew from the Citi DC Open, despite Badosa being the defending champion, and Draper will not be participating in the Toronto and Cincinnati Masters.
