Muchova-Mensik win US Open 2026 mixed doubles, beat Bencic-Cobolli
Synopsis
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik arrived at Flushing Meadows without expectations — and left with a Grand Slam title. Their come-from-behind super-tiebreak win over Bencic and Cobolli in the US Open 2026 mixed doubles final is the kind of result that defines a fortnight: two singles players who turned a doubles run into a first major trophy together.
Key Takeaways
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik won the US Open 2026 mixed doubles title on 27 August at Arthur Ashe Stadium , New York.
The Czech pair defeated Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6, (10-6) in 1 hour 13 minutes .
It is the first Grand Slam doubles title for both Muchova and Mensik as a team.
Mensik clinched the super-tiebreak with an ace at 9-5 up, winning 10-6 .
The pair beat Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev in the semi-finals, also via a tiebreak.
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik clinched the US Open 2026 mixed doubles title on 27 August at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, defeating Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic three-set final that lasted one hour and 13 minutes. The Czech pair won 6-3, 1-6, (10-6), claiming their first Grand Slam title together as a team.
How the Final Unfolded
Muchova and Mensik made a composed start, holding serve and building a 2-1 lead before breaking the Italian-Swiss pair in the fourth game — Bencic hitting wide to hand the Czech duo the advantage. Despite Bencic and Cobolli holding to love in the sixth game, they could not convert a break opportunity, and the first set went to the Czech pair 6-3.
The second set belonged to Bencic and Cobolli. Bencic struck a forehand return winner to break early, and the pair raced to a 3-1 lead. Cobolli consolidated on serve, and Mensik was subsequently broken, before Bencic served out the set convincingly at 6-1 to level the match.
Tiebreak Drama Seals the Title
With the match level, a super-tiebreak decided the champion. Muchova and Mensik asserted control early, surging to a 9-5 lead. Mensik then delivered an ace on match point to seal the tiebreak 10-6 and confirm the title. The pair had reached the final by defeating Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev in the semi-finals, also via a tiebreak.
What the Champions Said
A jubilant Muchova struck a light-hearted note in her post-match remarks. 'I think in the end, the matching outfits made the difference for us,' she joked, referencing the similarly coloured kits the pair wore. 'I wasn't really expecting to be standing here tonight. We came out just having fun and enjoyed this mixed doubles [event], and now we are standing here,' she added.
Mensik, reflecting on his maiden Grand Slam title, said: 'It's my first time standing here. I didn't expect this before the tournament, but it's such great fun. It was amazing to play and start the US Open like that.'
Significance of the Win
The victory marks a notable milestone for Czech tennis, with Muchova and Mensik becoming the first Czech mixed doubles pairing to win the US Open title together. Notably, both players arrived at Flushing Meadows with singles ambitions as well, making their doubles run an unexpected highlight of the fortnight. The win adds a Grand Slam doubles title to Muchova's growing resume and gives Mensik his first major silverware.
Point of View
Yet delivered a final that went the distance. The super-tiebreak format, often criticised as a lottery, here produced the right result: the steadier pair on the big points won. For Mensik especially, a first Grand Slam title — even in doubles — is a psychological marker that could matter as his singles career accelerates.
NationPress
27 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the US Open 2026 mixed doubles title?
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic won the US Open 2026 mixed doubles title on 27 August, defeating Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6, (10-6) at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
What was the final score in the US Open mixed doubles final?
The final score was 6-3, 1-6, (10-6) in favour of Muchova and Mensik. The match lasted one hour and 13 minutes and was decided by a super-tiebreak, which the Czech pair won 10-6.
Who did Muchova and Mensik beat in the semi-finals?
Muchova and Mensik defeated Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev in the semi-finals, also via a tiebreak, before advancing to the final against Bencic and Cobolli.
Is this Jakub Mensik's first Grand Slam title?
Yes, the US Open 2026 mixed doubles title is Jakub Mensik's first Grand Slam title. He said after the match: 'It's my first time standing here. I didn't expect this before the tournament, but it's such great fun.'
What did Karolina Muchova say after winning the US Open mixed doubles?
Muchova joked that 'the matching outfits made the difference,' adding that she had not expected to be on court at the end of the tournament. She said the pair came out 'just having fun' and ended up as champions.
