Resolution criteria
Each listed mixed doubles pair will resolve to "Yes" if they reach the semifinals of the 2025 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, scheduled for August 19-20, 2025. Official results will be verified through the US Open's official website: US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.
Background
The 2025 US Open has introduced a revamped mixed doubles format, moving the event to Fan Week (August 19-20) and featuring 16 teams. Notable pairs include:
Emma Navarro & Jannik Sinner: Navarro, a rising American talent, partners with Sinner, the Italian world No. 1.
Zheng Qinwen & Jack Draper: Zheng, the 2024 Olympic gold medalist, teams up with Draper, a 2024 US Open semifinalist.
Jessica Pegula & Tommy Paul: Both top-ranked Americans, Pegula and Paul bring strong singles credentials to their partnership.
Jasmine Paolini & Lorenzo Musetti: This Italian duo combines Paolini's consistency with Musetti's flair.
Elena Rybakina & Taylor Fritz: Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, pairs with Fritz, a top American player.
Mirra Andreeva & Daniil Medvedev: Andreeva, a teenage sensation, joins forces with former world No. 1 Medvedev.
Madison Keys & Frances Tiafoe: Both Americans are known for their powerful games and deep Grand Slam runs.
Aryna Sabalenka & Grigor Dimitrov: Sabalenka, the reigning Australian Open champion, partners with the experienced Dimitrov.
Iga Swiatek & Casper Ruud: Swiatek, a multiple Grand Slam winner, teams up with Ruud, a consistent top-10 player.
Paula Badosa & Stefanos Tsitsipas: The couple, both top-30 players, previously won the 2024 US Open Mixed Madness event.
Emma Raducanu & Carlos Alcaraz: Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, pairs with Alcaraz, the 2022 champion.
Belinda Bencic & Alexander Zverev: Bencic, an Olympic gold medalist, teams with Zverev, a former world No. 2.
Olga Danilovic & Novak Djokovic: Danilovic partners with compatriot Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion.
Taylor Townsend & Ben Shelton: Townsend, known for her net play, teams with rising star Shelton.
Sara Errani & Andrea Vavassori: The defending champions of the 2024 US Open Mixed Doubles event return to defend their title.
Naomi Osaka & Nick Kyrgios: Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, pairs with the enigmatic Kyrgios.
The tournament features a condensed format with short sets and no-ad scoring, aiming to attract top singles players and enhance fan engagement. (usopen.org)
Considerations
The new format has drawn criticism from doubles specialists, who argue it prioritizes entertainment over competitive fairness. Reigning champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have expressed concerns about the changes. (reuters.com)
US Open Mixed Doubles 2025: Star-Studded Lineup and Format Changes:
Alcaraz and Raducanu to team up in revamped U.S. Open mixed doubles
Alcaraz-Raducanu is a US Open mixed doubles entry. So are Osaka-Kyrgios, Keys-Tiafoe, Swiatek-Ruud
Alcaraz - Raducanu, la pareja bomba en los dobles mixtos del prรณximo US Open
The mixed doubles pairs' seeds are determined based on an average of the two players' individual ATP/WTA rankings.
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