Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík saved two match points to beat Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli and claim the $1m US Open mixed doubles title in a late-night final at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Key facts
- Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík won the US Open mixed doubles title.
- The Czech pair beat Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6 (10-6).
- The winners took home $1m in prize money.
- The pair saved two match points en route to victory, according to the BBC.
- The revamped event drew strong crowds at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík won the US Open mixed doubles title in a late-night final at Arthur Ashe Stadium, defeating Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6 (10-6). The Czech pair claimed $1m in prize money for their victory.
The BBC reported that Muchová and Menšík saved two match points on their way to the title, underlining the tight nature of the deciding tiebreak that settled the contest.
According to the Guardian, the revamped mixed doubles event drew strong crowds at Arthur Ashe. For many who came to the US Open grounds during the week, the showpiece moment had arrived earlier, on Tuesday afternoon, with the returns of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz.
Williams returned after four years away from tennis, while Alcaraz came back after four months out with a wrist injury. Both stars exited in the quarter-finals, the Guardian said.
For the players who remained in the field after Williams and Alcaraz departed, the real highlight was Wednesday night’s final, with its $1m in prize money on the line. The Guardian noted that singles stars dominated the tournament after doubles specialists exited.
Muchová and Menšík made the most of the spotlight, seeing off Bencic and Cobolli in the deciding tiebreak to secure the championship.
Why it matters
The revamped mixed doubles event drew strong crowds and star names, signalling renewed interest in a format that has sometimes struggled for attention. The $1m prize and a dramatic, close final show the competition can deliver marquee moments even after headline players exit.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the US Open mixed doubles title?
Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík won the title, beating Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6 (10-6).
How much prize money was on offer?
The winning pair took home $1m in prize money.
Did Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz play in the event?
Yes. According to the Guardian, both returned to the court but exited in the quarter-finals. Williams returned after four years away from tennis and Alcaraz after four months out with a wrist injury.