However, while some weren\u2019t happy with the decisions made, more fans watched the US Open mixed doubles than ever before<\/a>, as the two-day event was positively received.<\/p>\n Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori lifted the title<\/a> in mixed doubles, but that\u2019s not the only doubles event scheduled at the US Open in 2025.<\/p>\n The men\u2019s and women\u2019s events are both set to begin shortly, although the draw for the ATP<\/a> event still hasn\u2019t been released\u2026<\/p>\n Jon Wertheim says the US Open are holding out for singles players to sign up for the men\u2019s doubles<\/p>\n During the latest episode of \u2018Quick Served\u2019, Jon Wertheim<\/a> explained why US Open tournament organizers have held off on releasing the draw for the men\u2019s doubles event.<\/p>\n \u201cYou will notice that the men\u2019s doubles draw as we record this [Tuesday evening] has not yet been posted. That\u2019s out of character, but that\u2019s not an omission,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cThe USTA [United States Tennis Association] decided to try something new and delay the doubles draw as late as they can.<\/p>\n \u201cWhy is that? Well, for one, it\u2019s just better; they think that this gives them a chance to showcase men\u2019s doubles, doubles in general, during Labour Day weekend.<\/p>\n \u201cBut also\u2026 what does that mean? It means that first-round singles losers might have a change of heart and might want to enter the doubles draw.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, as we talk about involving more singles players in doubles draws, this is the way to do it.<\/p>\n \u201cProlong and delay the men\u2019s doubles draw. If you\u2019re wondering why, when you click on the draw, you are not seeing men\u2019s doubles, that is why. Let\u2019s see if it is successful.\u201d<\/p>\n On the women\u2019s side, first-round \u2018loser\u2019 Venus Williams<\/a> chose to sign up for the doubles event last minute.<\/p>\n The US Open tournament organizers will hope some ATP stars follow in her footsteps, but who were the biggest names to fall in round one?<\/p>\n PlayerATP RankNotesFirst-round defeatDaniil Medvedev13Former US Open champion, former world number one3-6, 5-7, 7-6, 6-0, 4-6, to Benjamin BonziUgo Humbert23Seven-time ATP Tour champion4-6, 6-7, 7-5, 1-6, to Adam WaltonTallon Griekspoor30Scored two top-ten wins in 20255-7, 4-6, 0-6, to Adrian MannarinoAlex Michelsen32Three-time ATP finalist6-1, 3-6, 4-6, 4-6, to Francisco ComesanaGiovanni Mpetshi Perricard37Biggest server in tennis7-6, 3-6, 4-6, 4-6, to Lorenzo MusettiLearner Tien50Scored four top-ten wins in 20251-6, 6-7, 2-6, to Novak DjokovicMarin Cilic62Former US Open champion4-6, 1-6, 4-6, to Alexander BublikBiggest names to lose in round one of the 2025 US Open men\u2019s singles event<\/p>\n Former champions Daniil Medvedev and Marin Cilic<\/a> would make welcome additions to the US Open doubles draw.<\/p>\n![\"Andrea](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2231230434-1024x683.jpg\")
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