By Chris Oddo | Monday August 18, 2025
On Monday Carlos Alcaraz took center stage at the Cincinnati, winning his eighth career Masters title when Jannik Sinner was forced to retire due to illnes.
On Tuesday, believe it or not, he’ll commence his 2025 US Open campaign.
Alcaraz will join forces with Emma Raducanu in the highly anticipated mixed doubles tournament, which commences on Tuesday and concludes on Wednesday at Flushing Meadows.
The 22-year-old says the scheduling is “not the best,” but he’s nevertheless eager to have a new experience in NYC.
“I think it is good,” Alcaraz told reporters in Cincinnati on Monday. “I mean, the scheduling, it is not the best, to be honest, playing, playing tomorrow.”
Alcaraz says he’s excited about the mixed, and taking part in a completely new type of event. 16 star-studded teams and He is embracing the concept, which features four-game sets and a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a third set.
I’ just loved it.” Alcaraz, who will face Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula in the first round. “I think is going to be new for me, which I love. I’m gonna have so much fun, playing there, playing with Emma. It’s going to be tough against Draper and Pegula.”
Alcaraz says he is prepared to use the tournament as preparation for his singles. To get used to the court speed, and the conditions in New York City.
“I will try to enjoy as much as I can. I will try to to see how it’s going to be the court, the balls, everything,” he said. “I will treat it as a really important and good, a good preparation for me. So I will try to be my
best tomorrow, after the trip to New York…”