Venus Williams, Svitolina & Monfils Join Star-Studded 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Field
Excitement continues to build for the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship presented by Vital Proteins®. On Monday, August 3, 2026, tournament organizers released an updated entry list featuring 13 brand-new player pairings, bringing the total number of entered teams to 29.
Building on the record-breaking success of last year’s event, the 2026 tournament features an expanded format, global television coverage on ESPN, and a star-studded lineup that brings together legends, fan favorites, married couples, and doubles specialists. Matches will run over three action-packed days from Monday, August 24, to Wednesday, August 26, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Blockbuster New Pairings Headline August 3 Update
The latest update introduces several sensational new entries that have captured the attention of tennis fans worldwide:
- Venus Williams & Alexander Bublik: Two-time US Open singles champion Venus Williams returns to Flushing Meadows in a thrilling new partnership with Kazakh entertainer Alexander Bublik. Williams’ unmatched experience combined with Bublik’s unpredictable, big-serving game promises pure entertainment.
- Elina Svitolina & Gaël Monfils: Fan-favorite tennis power couple Svitolina and Monfils bring their real-life chemistry to the court, competing together in front of the New York crowd.
- Katie Boulter & Alex de Minaur: Newlyweds Alex de Minaur of Australia and Katie Boulter of Great Britain join the draw as another high-profile married couple taking on the mixed doubles field.
- Emma Navarro & Tommy Paul: An all-American lineup featuring top-10 favorite Emma Navarro alongside powerful shot-maker Tommy Paul.
- Karolina Muchova & Jakub Mensik: An all-Czech pairing bringing together Grand Slam finalist Muchova and fast-rising youngster Mensik.
- Anna Kalinskaya & Lorenzo Musetti: Combining smooth baseline play with dynamic court movement.
- Maria Sakkari & Karen Khachanov: A hard-hitting duo bringing intense energy and power to Flushing Meadows.
The Complete Entry List (As of August 3, 2026)
Below is the full roster of 29 team entries ordered by combined singles ranking, with new additions highlighted:
- Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic
- Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz
- Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev
- Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud
- Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli
- Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik (New)
- Diana Shnaider and Daniil Medvedev
- Amanda Anisimova and Learner Tien
- Anna Kalinskaya and Lorenzo Musetti (New)
- Emma Navarro and Tommy Paul (New)
- Alexandra Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime
- Leylah Fernandez and Frances Tiafoe
- Maria Sakkari and Karen Khachanov (New)
- Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur (New)
- Tatjana Maria and Valentin Vacherot (New)
- Taylor Townsend and Alexander Zverev
- Elena-Gabriela Ruse and Nuno Borges
- Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper
- Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils (New)
- Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori
- Reese Brantmeier and Michael Zheng (New)
- Venus Williams and Alexander Bublik (New)
- Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori
- Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten
- Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo (New)
- Gabriela Dabrowski and Harri Heliovaara (New)
- Demi Schuurs and Julian Cash (New)
- Caty McNally and Robert Cash (New)
- Peyton Stearns and Preston Stearns
How Teams Qualify and Entry Rules
With 29 teams vying for spots, competition to reach the main draw will be tight. Here is how the entry process works leading up to matchday:
- Entry Cutoff Date: The entry window officially closes at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, August 17.
- Direct Acceptance: The top six teams with the best combined singles rankings on August 17 will automatically enter the main draw.
- Wild Cards: Eight teams will be awarded main draw entry via wild card selections, to be announced by the USTA.
- Qualifying Tournament: The remaining two main draw spots will be decided through an eight-team Qualifying draw played on Monday, August 24. The qualifying field features six direct entries and two wild cards.
Schedule, Venues, and Ticket Information
Fans attending US Open Fan Week can experience world-class mixed doubles action live across multiple stadiums:
Daily Schedule
- Monday, August 24 – Qualifying Draw:
- Eight teams battle for two main draw spots.
- Matches begin at 11:00 a.m. at Grandstand Stadium.
- Free to attend with a Fan Access Pass.
- Tuesday, August 25 – First Round & Quarterfinals:
- Free morning matches start at 10:00 a.m. at Louis Armstrong Stadium (with Fan Access Pass).
- Ticketed matches start at 11:00 a.m. inside Arthur Ashe Stadium (tickets start at $30).
- Wednesday, August 26 – Semifinals & Championship Final:
- Primetime matches start at 7:00 p.m. inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- Tickets start at $45.
Fast-Paced Scoring Format
To keep matches fast and exciting for fans and TV audiences, the tournament uses abbreviated scoring:
- Qualifying through Semifinals: Best-of-three-set matches played to four games with no-ad scoring (tiebreak at 4–4). A 10-point tiebreak is played in place of a full third set.
- The Final Match: Best-of-three full sets played to six games with no-ad scoring (tiebreak at 6–6). A 10-point tiebreak decides the winner if sets are split.
ESPN will broadcast the entire 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship live, starting Monday, August 24. Tickets for Arthur Ashe Stadium sessions are available now on the official US Open website.
