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Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of controversial US Open mixed doubles

Alcaraz and Raducanu suffer early US Open mixed doubles exit

The new-look US Open mixed doubles tournament began, featuring a controversial format that prioritises singles stars over established doubles specialists.
Top seeds Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula defeated Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz 4-2, 4-2, and continued their strong performance by beating Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev.
Despite initial controversy regarding the format, the opening matches were well-received by the New York crowd, with spectators flocking to the show courts.
Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, the only established mixed doubles pair, demonstrated their expertise by reaching the semi-finals, overcoming strong opponents.
Other notable pairings like Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud also progressed, with the tournament's fast-paced, condensed format leading to quick matches and limited recovery time for players.