The US Open Mixed Doubles event this year promises a glittering lineup of top‑tier talent, with the headline pairing of Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic leading an all‑star roster that will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. The tournament, staged at the iconic Flushing Meadows complex, blends established champions with emerging prospects, creating a compelling mix of experience and youthful energy.
Among the entrants earning wild‑card invitations are rising Filipino star Alex Eala, who teams up with Canadian prodigy Felix Auger‑Aliassime, as well as the married duo of Ukrainian former world No. 1 Elina Svitolina and French veteran Gaël Monfils. Two‑time defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori also receive a wild‑card, guaranteeing their presence in a field that already looks exceptionally strong. The top‑seeded team, Sabalenka and Djokovic, boasts the lowest combined singles ranking of any pair entered, underscoring their dominance on paper.
Djokovic, a 24‑time Grand Slam champion in men’s singles, joins Sabalenka, a former world No. 1 and a major force in women’s tennis, to form a partnership that many pundits predict could be virtually unbeatable. Direct entries are granted based on the players’ combined rankings, and the list includes: - Elena Rybakina paired with American star Taylor Fritz - Diana Shnaider teaming up with world No.
2 Daniil Medvedev - Iga Świątek joining forces with Casper Ruud, the pair that finished as runners‑up in the previous edition - Belinda Bencic partnered with Italy’s Flavio Cobolli - Amanda Anisimova paired with promising youngster Learner Tien These six teams have secured their spots without needing to qualify, reflecting their high standing in the global rankings. In addition to the eight wild‑card pairs announced so far, three more entries are still pending, leaving room for further surprises.
The second edition of the newly re‑imagined mixed‑doubles championship is scheduled to run from Monday, 24 August, through Wednesday, 26 August. The format for the qualifying rounds, which will take place on the opening Monday, features eight teams battling for two coveted spots in the main draw. These matches will be staged on the Grandstand court at 4 p.m.
BST, offering fans an early glimpse of the competition’s intensity. The main draw unfolds over the following two days. On Tuesday, 25 August, the first‑round matches and quarter‑finals are spread across two of the venue’s premier venues: Louis Armstrong Stadium (kick‑off at 3 p.m.) and Arthur Ashe Stadium (beginning at 4 p.m.). Wednesday, 26 August, hosts the semi‑finals and the championship match, with the final slated for a midnight start at Arthur Ashe Stadium, providing a dramatic night‑time climax.
Match rules differ between the qualifying stage and the final. In the qualifiers, contests are best‑of‑three sets, each set played to four games with no‑ad scoring and a tiebreak at 4‑4. If the match reaches a third set, a 10‑point match tiebreak replaces a full set.
The championship match adopts a more traditional structure: best‑of‑three sets to six games, a standard tiebreak at 6‑6, and the same no‑ad scoring and 10‑point tiebreak in lieu of a third set if needed. Beyond the mixed‑doubles action, Sky Sports will also carry live coverage of the ATP and WTA tours throughout the US Open period, which begins on 30 August. Viewers can stream matches contract‑free via the NOW platform or through the Sky Sports app, which offers additional features such as video highlights, player interviews, and real‑time scores.
For those seeking the most accessible viewing experience, Sky Sports recommends using the Chrome browser, which ensures optimal video playback. The tournament’s schedule, combined with the star‑studded lineup and innovative scoring format, is set to deliver a fresh and exciting chapter in mixed‑doubles tennis, appealing both to longtime followers of the sport and to newcomers drawn by the high‑profile names and dynamic on‑court action.