Gauff, Kyrgios, Osaka to headline mixed exhibition matches ahead of US Open

Although the 2024 US Open is slated to kick off on August 26, the tournament has organized a slew of fun activities ahead of the event, including a high-profile mixed doubles exhibition series.

Defending champion Coco Gauff will take part in the festivities, as she will team up with compatriot Ben Shelton in a mixed doubles match. The American duo will face off against popular the power couple of Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas and Spaniard Paula Badosa, in what should be an entertaining match.

There will be a second mixed doubles exhibition match, with four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka teaming up with former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios. The Aussie star has been out of action since October 2022, dealing with several injuries. However, Kyrgios seems almost ready to return to the ATP Tour, as he will team with Osaka to take on the big-hitting American team of Taylor Fritz and Amanda Anisimova.

The winners of both exhibition matches shall face each other in a makeshift final. with the victors taking home bragging rights. The event is sure to be entertaining, with Kyrgios and Shelton known for their on-court antics. The matches will take place on August 20, 2024, with the annual Stars of the Open exhibition event set for the following night.