Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík triumphed at the 2026 US Open mixed doubles final on Wednesday night, capturing the championship after a hard-fought match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Czech duo overcame Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli with a scoreline of 6-3, 1-6, [10-6], earning a share of the $1 million prize money.
Top Names Compete in Revamped Mixed Doubles Format
This victory marked the second year of the US Open’s revamped mixed doubles event, which now features a condensed schedule placed one week before the singles competition begins. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) introduced this change to entice leading players to participate in the doubles draw.
The strategy attracted prominent stars such as Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, and Carlos Alcaraz. Despite their high profiles, most of these top seeds were eliminated early in the tournament. Sabalenka and Djokovic exited in the opening round, alongside other notable pairs including Jessica Pegula with Taylor Fritz, and Alex Eala paired with Felix Auger-Aliassime. Williams and Alcaraz advanced beyond the first round but were halted in the quarterfinals.
Amid this competitive field, Muchová and Menšík demonstrated resilience and skill to outlast their rivals and claim the title.
Muchová Secures Another Grand Slam Title in 2026
At 30 years old, Muchová added this mixed doubles crown to her successful 2026 season. The Czech team’s path to the final was not without drama. In the semifinals, they faced Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev and narrowly escaped defeat by saving two match points in the final moments of a tense battle that lasted less than 20 minutes.