Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik won the US Open mixed doubles title Wednesday night, saving two match points on the way to a 6-3, 1-6 (10-6) victory over Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli and claiming the $1 million prize. The revamped mixed doubles event drew strong crowds and featured several stars in singles-doubles combinations, but as the main draw opens Thursday, the singles brackets are already in turmoil. Nineteen players have withdrawn from the year's final Grand Slam, including defending champion Jannik Sinner, who has been told to stay away from tennis until a set date. Novak Djokovic's preparations have drawn concern, with his practice match against Zizou Bergs lasting only three games.
Stan Wawrinka received a wild card in a dramatic turnaround after posting what appeared to be a farewell message on social media. On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka has lost the world No. 1 ranking to Elena Rybakina, though Rybakina is managing an injury heading into the event. Meanwhile, Serena and Venus Williams received a wild card to play doubles together for the first time in four years, and Amanda Anisimova arrives in fine form after learning to manage burnout. The 2026 US Open (ATP) and 2026 US Open (WTA) main draws begin Thursday.