Big names fell early and unexpected teams broke through to steal the spotlight on Day 1 of U.S. Open mixed doubles play, headlining an electric opener packed with upsets and standout performances.

Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz’s all-star partnership was brought to a premature end as they were beaten in the first round of the revamped US Open mixed doubles.

US OPEN action is HERE – with the freshly revamped mixed doubles underway. Venus Williams is set to feature alongside Reilly Opalenka as one of the many big names in action today. Taylor

Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of US Open mixed doubles vs Draper and Pegula, but a slightly awkward handshake between the Brits caught the eye.

Swiatek and Ruud will meet top seeds Jessica Pegula of the United States and Britain’s Jack Draper in the semi-finals. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

After a rough start to the year, Świątek (+310) is now basically neck and neck odds-wise with Sabalenka (+290), who is, again, the defending US Open champion. If anyone can unseat Sabalenka, it sure feels like Świątek is the most likely to do it.

US Open takes place from August 24-September 7, with reimagined mixed doubles tournament preceding it from August 19-20 as Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper square off - watch exclusive live coverage of b

The No. 1-ranked Sinner, the defending champion in singles at Flushing Meadows, was supposed to compete in mixed doubles with Katerina Siniakova.