We are five days away from the somewhat controversial and eagerly awaited US Open mixed doubles championship. As you know, 16 teams will compete over a two day period, from August 19 to 20, for this coveted Grand Slam championship.
14 of the teams have been announced. 8 were determined by player rankings, 6 are wildcards, and 2 more wildcards are yet to be announced. Many of the top names in tennis will be competing with the notable exception of Coco Gauff.
Gauff is a Grand Slam singles and doubles champion so it seemed odd that she was not involved. Coco Gauff recently talked about her decision not to play US Open mixed doubles.
What Coco Gauff Said
Gauff has multiple reasons. The event is happening during US Open fan week, a rare week off for players before the main draw play begins August 24. Gauff explains she has other obligations that week with sponsors.
She also admitted that she is a very competitive person who would be disappointed if she did not do well in it. That type of mental energy is not something she wants to expend before main draw play begins.
From dancing in the stands to winning on the court 🎾
CoCo Gauff is now the US Open Women’s Singles Champion. pic.twitter.com/VmemRMBAA9
— Sports Business Journal (@SBJ) September 9, 2023
Gauff’s first Grand Slam win was at the 2023 US Open. She recently added to it with the 2025 French Open singles title showing her mastery of clay after winning the 2024 French Open doubles title with Katerina Siniakova.
Could Coco Gauff be right? The top players will be expending mental energy and time in this abbreviated schedule. Others probably view it as a good alternative to standard practice which allows them time to get used to how the courts are playing a few days before the main draw begins.
There are so many facets of the US Open mixed doubles that will be interesting for fans to watch. One is whether a player will win both mixed doubles and singles titles.
