The event sparked controversy because it excluded traditional doubles teams - except for Errani and Vavassori - at the expense of big-name singles players. The star-studded field included world No. 2 Iga Swiatek and three-time Grand Slam singles finalist Casper Ruud, who lost in the final to the Italians, 6-3, 5-7, 10-6.

Tim Henman has poured scorn on the new-look US Open mixed doubles, calling the tournament 'disrespectful' and disagreeing with its status as a Grand Slam event in an incendiary new interview. The reshaped competition was designed to tempt top singles stars ...

The new U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament has drawn plenty of criticism for everything from its format to its field.

The much-talked-about pairing of Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz fell to an early exit in the US Open’s mixed doubles competition on Tuesday, losing their first-round match and failing to win a set.

For years, mixed doubles at the Grand Slams has lived in the shadows. Tucked away on outer courts, with sparse crowds and modest prize money, it often felt like a polite afterthought rather than a true showcase. The 2025 US Open decided to flip that script ...

The Italians had been determined to prove the value of doubles players and "made their points clear". But so did the US Open organisers. Their aim was to "create a bigger stage" for a format "deemed obsolete" and the interest it has subsequently generated is "undeniable".

Big names fell early and unexpected teams broke through to steal the spotlight on Day 1 of U.S. Open mixed doubles play, headlining an electric opener packed with upsets and standout performances.