Czech tennis players Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík captured the US Open mixed doubles championship in a thrilling late-night match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The duo emerged victorious against Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli with a final score of 6-3, 1-6, 10-6, clinching the $1 million prize. Menšík delivered his seventh ace of the match to secure the win on triple match point.
The mixed doubles event, revamped to attract greater interest, drew impressive crowds and featured several top singles players. Muchová and Menšík’s journey to the final included a hard-fought semi-final victory over Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev. This format change aimed to lure more singles players by increasing prize money and introducing a faster, more dynamic play style. Additionally, organizers included a qualifying round this year to provide more opportunities for doubles specialists to showcase their talents.
The tournament’s new structure and increased incentives have successfully bolstered participation from high-profile players, contributing to the excitement of the event. Muchová and Menšík’s triumph in mixed doubles marks a promising start for both players as they now shift focus to their singles campaigns at the US Open.