The stage is finally set for the mixed doubles action at the US Open during the fan week. After continued anticipation, the 16 competing teams have been confirmed by the tournament, which will fight it out for the $1 million prize money. While there are many star-studded pairs to watch out for (Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu, Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, and Novak Djokovic and Olga Danilovic), home fans must be vouching for 45-year-old comeback queen Venus Williams. ATP compatriot and 6’11” heavy server Reilly Opelka will assist her in the mixed doubles campaign. But who are their opponents in the initial battle?
The US Open event has officially mentioned the teams’ maiden face-offs for August 19. The action will commence on the Arthur Ashe Stadium and the Louis Armstrong Stadium. Now speaking of Williams and Opelka’s first encounter, they will be up against a formidable pair of 2023 French Open finalist, Karolina Muchova, and Russian ATP star Andrey Rublev. The match will take place at the Louis Armstrong Stadium.
The US Open Mixed Doubles Championship draw is set! pic.twitter.com/FntRmId9R0
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 17, 2025
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