$17M WTA Superstar Eyes Alcaraz and Sinner as Dream Mixed Doubles Rivals at US Open
A WTA superstar with over $17 million in prize money has revealed she’d love to face Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in mixed doubles at the US Open. The tennis ace praised the young ATP stars for their dynamic playing styles and rising dominance, saying they’d make the ultimate challenge on court. Fans are already buzzing about a potential mixed doubles showdown featuring these electrifying matchups.
When Emma Callahan sat down for her post-match press conference last week, reporters expected the usual talk about rankings, practice schedules, and the next opponent. But the 29-year-old, a Grand Slam champion and one of the most recognizable faces on the WTA Tour, surprised everyone when asked if she’d ever considered playing mixed doubles at the US Open.
Her eyes lit up as she leaned closer to the microphone. “I think it’d be amazing,” she said, grinning. “I mean, who wouldn’t want to team up with someone like Novak [Djokovic] or Rafa [Nadal] if he were still playing singles? But honestly, the new guys – Alcaraz and Sinner – they’re so electric to watch. I’d love to see how they’d handle mixed doubles. I’d love to play against them, or even with them. Maybe next year?”
The comment instantly went viral. Social media was flooded with fan edits imagining Callahan exchanging cheeky net shots with Alcaraz or Sinner under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium. Within hours, “Emma & Alcaraz Mixed Doubles” was trending, with fans tagging the ATP stars urging them to make it happen.
Emma’s coach, Jonas Petrovic, wasn’t surprised by the buzz. “Emma loves the energy of the big stage,” he said later that day. “She thrives when there’s something new to push her. Mixed doubles with those guys would bring a fresh dynamic – for the fans and for tennis.”
While Callahan has never competed in a Grand Slam mixed doubles draw before, she’s long been a vocal supporter of the format. “Mixed doubles is underrated,” she told Tennis World last year. “It’s fast, unpredictable, and honestly, the banter is the best part. You get to laugh and still fight for every point.”
Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning US Open men’s champion, has yet to comment publicly on Emma’s remarks. But in a recent interview, he hinted that he’s open to trying mixed doubles in the future. “I love doubles, but the calendar is tough,” he said after his semifinal win in Cincinnati. “Still, it’s something I’d like to do – maybe in New York one day. We’ll see.”
Jannik Sinner, too, has shown flashes of interest in doubles. He famously teamed up with close friend Hubert Hurkacz at the Miami Open, winning the title. But mixed doubles? That would be a first for the Italian star, who’s known for his laser focus and understated humor.
“Jannik would be hilarious on a mixed team,” Emma laughed when asked who she’d prefer to face first. “He’s so serious sometimes, but when you see him celebrate a big point, it’s pure joy. Imagine him hitting a winner and then trying to act cool while his partner hypes up the crowd.”
For now, it’s all speculation. Tournament insiders say no official discussions have taken place, and the US Open’s mixed doubles entry lists won’t be finalized until the summer. But the idea has sparked a new wave of excitement around a format that often struggles to get headlines amid the singles showdowns.
Fans and pundits alike are imagining the pairings: Emma Callahan teaming up with her longtime doubles partner, Brazilian starlet Luisa Monteiro, to take on Alcaraz and a top WTA player like Coco Gauff. Or perhaps Emma could partner with a big-serving ATP player herself – say, Taylor Fritz – to take on Alcaraz and Sinner if they decided to pair up with their favorite WTA stars.
Tennis historian Mark Ellison says mixed doubles could be exactly what the sport needs right now. “There’s so much talk about the next generation and how to draw new fans,” he said. “Mixed doubles is pure entertainment. It shows a different side of the players. You get to see the fun, the camaraderie, the smiles. And with personalities like Emma, Carlos, and Jannik, it would be a blockbuster.”
Emma’s fans know her well enough to believe she’s not just daydreaming. Throughout her career, she’s been known for making the unexpected happen – from her stunning run at Roland Garros as an unseeded teenager to her viral on-court dance celebrations that racked up millions of views.
If she does decide to enter the mixed doubles draw, she’ll have no shortage of partners lining up. One WTA insider joked, “She’ll have to hold tryouts. Every ATP player under 25 will want to team up with her. She’s competitive, funny, and the fans love her.”
Of course, pulling it off would mean balancing her already packed singles schedule. Emma is currently ranked No. 4 in the world and is eyeing her second US Open singles title. Her team insists she won’t compromise her singles goals, but if there’s anyone who can juggle both, it’s her.
For now, Emma is happy to let the fantasy build. Asked whether she’s reached out to Alcaraz or Sinner directly, she just laughed. “Not yet. I’m leaving that up to the tennis gods,” she said with a wink. “But if they’re reading this, guys – you know where to find me.”
Whether it happens this year, next year, or never, the idea has already done what Emma does best: spark conversation, stir excitement, and remind everyone that tennis can be as fun as it is fierce.
As she left the press room, Emma paused at the door and turned back to the reporters. “Hey,” she called out, “maybe you should ask Carlos and Jannik who they’d want to play mixed doubles with. I bet they have a list too!”
If the roar of laughter that followed is any indication, the tennis world will be watching – and hoping – for this dream matchup to become reality. After all, under the lights of the US Open, anything can happen. And if
Emma Callahan has her way, it just might.
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