US Open Mixed Doubles Round-Up | Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik cap dramatic run with Grand Slam title
Tennis NewsThursday, 27 August 2026 at 05:57
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik completed a dramatic run to the US Open mixed doubles title, coming from behind to defeat Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 3-6, 6-1, [10-6] in the final. The Czech pairing recovered from a one-set deficit with a dominant second set before holding their nerve in the deciding match tiebreak to claim the Grand Slam trophy and the $1 million winner's prize.
The victory caps an eventful run for Muchova and Mensik, who also survived a deciding match tiebreak in their semifinal against Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev, saving two match points before winning 11-9. Bencic and Cobolli had similarly battled back from a set down against Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils in the other semifinal, but their impressive campaign ultimately ended one step short of the title.
Semifinals
Bencic and Cobolli survive Svitolina-Monfils thriller
Belinda Bencic/Flavio Cobolli def. Elina Svitolina/Gael Monfils 4-5, 4-1, [10-5]
Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli have reached the US Open mixed doubles final after coming from behind to defeat Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils 4-5(7-9), 4-1, [10-5]. The Swiss-Italian pairing had to recover from a tightly contested opening set before taking control of the second and carrying that momentum into the deciding match tiebreak.
Svitolina and Monfils looked to have the first set in their hands after racing into a 4-0 lead in the tiebreak. Bencic and Cobolli refused to go quietly, winning four straight points to earn a set point, but the husband-and-wife duo saved both opportunities before eventually closing out the breaker 9-7.
The response from Bencic and Cobolli was immediate. They secured the first break of the second set when Svitolina struggled on serve and never allowed their opponents to regain control. With the match tiebreak looming, the Swiss-Italian pairing stayed composed and produced their best tennis when it mattered most, winning 10-5 to secure their place in the final.
Muchova and Mensik complete dramatic comeback
Karolina Muchova/Jakub Mensik def. Mirra Andreeva/Andrey Rublev 5-4, 3-5, [11-9]
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik have also advanced to the US Open mixed doubles final after surviving a dramatic semifinal against Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev. The Czech pairing edged the opening set 5-4 before Andreeva and Rublev responded strongly to force a deciding match tiebreak.
Muchova and Mensik had looked capable of finishing the match in straight sets, but Andreeva and Rublev refused to let the semifinal slip away. The Russian pairing leveled the contest at 5-5 after the Czech duo had moved within a game of victory, setting up another deciding tiebreak in what had already been an extremely close match.
The final breaker produced another twist. Muchova and Mensik found themselves facing two match points at 8-9, but saved both before winning the next two points to complete an 11-9 escape. The victory sends the Czech pairing into the championship match after one of the most dramatic wins of the tournament.
Final
Muchova and Mensik survive another thriller to lift the trophy
Karolina Muchova/Jakub Mensik def. Belinda Bencic/Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6, [10-6]
Muchova and Mensik are the US Open mixed doubles champions after completing a dramatic comeback against Bencic and Cobolli. The Czech pairing took the opening set 6-3 before the Swiss-Italian duo responded emphatically, winning the second 6-1 to force a deciding match tiebreak.
Bencic and Cobolli appeared to have turned the final completely around after securing a double break in the second set. They also saved three set points before closing it out 6-1, but Muchova and Mensik recovered their composure when it mattered most. Two mini-breaks gave the Czech pair a 9-4 advantage in the deciding breaker.
Muchova and Mensik missed their first two championship points but remained composed to create another opportunity at 9-6. They converted the third chance to complete the 10-6 victory and lift the US Open trophy. The triumph also earns the Czech pairing the $1 million winner's prize, while Bencic and Cobolli finish runners-up after another impressive mixed doubles campaign.
Czech champions 🏆
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 27, 2026
Mensik and Muchova defeat Bencic and Cobolli to win the 2026 @usopen mixed doubles championship! pic.twitter.com/Nh6YQVQMj1
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