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US Open Mixed Doubles Field Reshapes After Three Major Withdrawals

A 2 p.m. ET Sunday repair deadline will decide which new pairings secure direct entry

Aug 9, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Tommy Paul (USA) returns a shot against Pedro Martinez (ESP) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
Aug 10, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA;  Emma Navarro (USA) returns a shot against Ella Seidel (GER) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The USTA confirmed that Emma Navarro, Paula Badosa and Tommy Paul have withdrawn from the reimagined Fan Week mixed doubles event
  • Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper formed a new team and clinched direct entry with a combined singles ranking of 9
  • Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti were elevated into the 16-team draw through their combined rankings
  • World No. 1 Jannik Sinner must find a replacement partner by Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. ET to maintain his spot
  • Doubles specialists have criticized the condensed two-day format’s short sets, no-ad scoring and $1 million winners’ purse for favoring singles stars