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27 August 2026

Czech pair Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik win US Open mixed doubles

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Czech pair Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik win US Open mixed doubles

Duo secure first Grand Slam trophy as a team after defeating Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli of Italy.

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