US Open 2026 — Eala and Auger-Aliassime, Rybakina-Monfils, Errani-Vavassori get mixed doubles wildcards
· Sports · Sportstar, BBC Sport, ABC News (AU)
The USTA announced 11 of the 16 mixed doubles teams for the US Open, with six entering by combined rankings and five receiving wildcards. Wildcards were awarded to rising star Alex Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime, the spouses Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, and two‑time defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori. Additional wildcards went to Leylah Fernandez with Frances Tiafoe, and Taylor Townsend with Alexander Zverev. The first‑round and quarterfinal matches are scheduled for August 25, with semifinals and the final on August 26 at Arthur Ashe Stadium or Louis Armstrong Stadium. Three wildcard spots remain undecided, and two more teams will qualify through an eight‑team qualifying tournament on August 24.
Why it matters
The wildcard selections bring high‑profile singles players into mixed doubles, potentially raising the event’s visibility and competitive field. The decisions also give emerging talent like Alex Eala a platform on a Grand Slam stage.
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