Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula cruised to a straight-sets win against Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu in the first round of the revamped US Open mixed doubles.

Carlos Alcaraz entered the US Open mixed doubles event with Emma Raducanu less than a day after conquering his first Cincinnati Masters title. However, their run came to a quick end following a 4-2, 4-2 loss to Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper.

The tennis world has gone into a frenzy after Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu teamed up at the US Open, as rumors continue to swirl that they may be the sport’s newest power couple.