Overview

• Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori defended the US Open mixed crown, beating Iga Świątek and Casper Ruud 6:3, 5:7, 10:6 to earn an elevated $1 million prize.
• The reworked mixed event featured 16 teams over two days before the main draw, with shortened early sets to four games and a full-set final, drawing strong crowds and criticism for sidelining doubles specialists.
• Alexander Zverev draws world No. 126 Alejandro Tabilo in round one and says he feels ready after recent circulation and breathing issues, noting he sought professional help for mental health and suspects painkillers contributed to his Cincinnati problems.
• Men’s top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner says a virus forced his Cincinnati retirement, reports he has largely recovered, and expects to reach full sharpness during the tournament.
• Novak Djokovic enters New York seeking a 25th major after no matches since his Wimbledon semifinal, opening against 19-year-old Learner Tien following an early mixed doubles exit.