Belinda Bencic/Flavio Cobolli vs Taylor Townsend/Alexander Zverev Preview & Prediction | 2026 US Open | Mixed Doubles | First Round

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Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli start out as underdogs against Taylor Townsend and Alexander Zverev.

Start date/time: 25 August 2026 at 6:00 pm

Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – ESPN

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – ESPN+

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Belinda Bencic/Flavio Cobolli vs Taylor Townsend/Alexander Zverevprediction

Expect the US Open crowd to be right behind Taylor Townsend, a three-time Grand Slam doubles champion who made headlines last year at Queens with her run to the fourth round in the women’s singles. Townsend has also reached the mixed doubles final at the US Open back in 2024, the final year before the format change and invitation of all the top singles stars to take part.

Townsend has assembled a strong partner in the form of Alexander Zverev, who has the individual class and the ability to work alongside an established winner such as Townsend in this format. Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli should have good chemistry on the court, but expect them to fall victims to Townsend and Zverev in two.

Belinda Bencic/Flavio Cobolli vs Taylor Townsend/Alexander Zverev tip:Taylor Townsend/Alexander Zverev to win 2-0