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This Time, Singles Stars Shine in Mixed

In a reversal, the second year of the U.S. Open’s revamped mixed doubles was dominated by singles stars.

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Ben Rothenberg
Aug 26, 2026
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NEW YORK — When the draw was made for the second year of the U.S. Open’s newfangled mixed doubles extravaganza, there was a path to dominance for the doubles discipline devotees.

“I think she was feeling like when you see the cat on the street. You feel, like, sorry.” -Andrey Rublev on why Mirra Andreeva might’ve had an adolescent crush on him.

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