A Busy Summer Takes Its Toll
Iga Swiatek has become one of the first notable withdrawals from the US Open mixed doubles competition, citing the physical demands of a packed recent schedule. The six-time Grand Slam champion had a strong August, claiming the title at the Canadian Open and advancing to the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Open before a three-set loss to Jessica Pegula ended her run.
That run on the North American hard courts was a welcome bounce-back after a difficult grass season that saw her Wimbledon title defence end in the third round against Alex Eala. Back on the surface that suits her best, Swiatek looked sharp, making her decision to skip the mixed doubles all the more striking.
In a statement shared publicly, Swiatek explained that after reflection and conversations with her team, stepping away from the mixed doubles was the right call. She noted the need to rest, recharge, and direct all her energy toward singles preparation. She also offered a warm message to her scheduled partner Casper Ruud, expressing genuine regret about missing the chance to play alongside him.
Star-Studded Field Still Set to Compete
Swiatek and Ruud had earned direct entry into this year's tournament after finishing as runners-up at the same event last year, losing to the Italian pairing of Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori. Organizers are still working out who will fill their spots in the draw.
The mixed doubles event is scheduled for August 25 and 26 at Flushing Meadows, leaving little recovery time before the singles main draw begins on August 30. High-profile wildcards including Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz, and several others are still expected to participate. TennisDraw users tracking Swiatek's singles bracket chances will want to watch how she arrives into the main draw after this deliberate reset.
