U.S. Open Mixed Doubles: Raducanu-Alcaraz to Challenge Top Seeds
UPDATE: The stage is set for an electrifying U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament as Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz prepare to face the No. 1-seeded team in a high-stakes first round. The tournament kicks off on September 5, 2023, with a staggering $1 million prize for the winning duo.
The draw, finalized just hours ago, reveals that Jannik Sinner has found a new partner for the event. He will team up with Katerina Siniakova, a ten-time women’s doubles major champion, after his original partner, Emma Navarro, withdrew to compete in the women’s tournament in Monterrey, Mexico. Sinner and Siniakova are among the eight wildcard entries and will face the formidable duo of Alexander Zverev and Belinda Bencic in their opening match.
In a thrilling first-round matchup, Raducanu and Alcaraz will take on the team of Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper, who received the top seed based on their combined singles rankings. Both Raducanu and Alcaraz are former U.S. Open singles champions, adding an emotional edge to this already intense competition.
The mixed doubles event has attracted a star-studded lineup, including Naomi Osaka pairing with Gael Monfils, and Karolina Muchova teaming up with Andrey Rublev. Other notable pairings include Caty McNally with Lorenzo Musetti and Venus Williams partnering with Reilly Opelka.
Each match promises to deliver exciting tennis as the first round begins at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. The stakes are incredibly high, with defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori hoping to maintain their title against tough competitors like No. 2 Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the thrilling action and incredible moments that will unfold. As the clock ticks down to the start of the tournament, the excitement is palpable, and tennis enthusiasts worldwide are ready to cheer on their favorites.
Stay tuned for more updates as we bring you the latest developments from the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament!
