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Eala and Auger-Aliassime, Svitolina-Monfils, Errani-Vavassori get US Open mixed doubles wild cards

In the latest U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament, rising star Alex Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime, along with Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, have received wild cards to participate. These two teams are joined by defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori. The U.S. Tennis Association has set 11 of the 16 teams for the championship, with six teams qualifying directly through their combined rankings and five receiving wild cards.

The remaining wild cards were awarded to teams of Leylah Fernandez and Frances Tiafoe, as well as Taylor Townsend and Alexander Zverev. The first round and quarterfinals are scheduled for August 25, with semifinals and finals taking place on August 26. All matches will be held at Arthur Ashe Stadium or Louis Armstrong Stadium. Three wild-card spots remain to be announced, and the final two teams will compete in an eight-team qualifying tournament on August 24.

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