US OPEN 2025: MIXED DOUBLES DELIVERS DRAMA AS STARS COLLIDE, WHAT’S NEXT AT FLUSHING MEADOWS?

POSTED BY: ANGHA SAKPAL, AUGUST 19 , 2025

New York, : The US Open 2025 is already serving up blockbuster action, with the mixed doubles showcase captivating fans and delivering on its promise of star-studded tennis. The curtain-raiser has quickly become the highlight of Fan Week, uniting tennis greats and rising stars in never-before-seen pairings, and setting the stage for an electrifying main draw beginning August 24.

Yesterday’s opening clashes provided high drama and headline upsets:

· Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula, the top seeds, stormed past Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets, eliminating the fan-favorite wild card duo in a stunning first-round clash at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

· Catherine McNally and Lorenzo Musetti produced a spirited performance to topple Naomi Osaka and Gael Monfils, sealing victory 5-3, 4-2.

· Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori marched into the semifinals, dismantling Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz with a commanding 4-2, 4-2 win.

· In a thrilling contest, Karolina Muchova and Andrey Rublev edged past Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka 4-2, 5-4, clinching the tiebreaker 7-4 to seal their place in the next round.

On 21st Aug, early morning, the mixed doubles semi-finals and championship take the center stage under the lights:

· Draper/Pegula will face the dynamic pairing of Casper Ruud and Iga Swiatek, who advanced after two dominant wins.

· Errani/Vavassori meet surprise semifinalists Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison, who entered the draw following the withdrawal of World No.1 Jannik Sinner and doubles powerhouse Katerina Siniakova due to illness.

Off the court, anticipation is building for the singles tournament beginning Sunday, August 24. All eyes will be on defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, a resurgent Venus Williams at the age of 45, and the world’s elite assembling in New York for the season’s final Grand Slam.

With new formats, A-list matchups, and tennis royalty colliding with next-gen stars, US Open 2025 is setting a new benchmark for Grand Slam excitement.

Catch all the action from the mixed doubles semi-finals and finals of the US Open 2025, LIVE on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network