FILE PHOTO: Aug 11, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Emma Raducanu (GBR) returns a shot against Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images/ File Photo
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. Open's experiment to bring a bigger spotlight to the mixed doubles kicks off on Tuesday, as the competition gets its own place on the calendar and organisers lure in fans with partnerships made up of top singles players.
Beloved by diehard fans but often lost in a schedule which is dominated by singles action, this year's mixed doubles begins five days before the main draw with a sellout crowd expected at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
