Sabalenka and Djokovic lead entries for US Open mixed doubles competition
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic headline the initial list of 16 teams entered into the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship, set for August 25-26. Previous runners-up Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud return, joined by notable pairs including Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori. The tournament introduced a $1 million prize for the winners last year to attract prominent singles players. Entry will close on August 17, with the top teams by ranking guaranteed spots. An eight-team qualifying tournament will also be held prior to the main draw.
- •Main draw matches held at Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums.
- •Defending champions Errani and Vavassori likely to receive a wild card.
- •The USTA aims to enhance audience engagement through mixed doubles.
- •Format includes best-of-three sets with no-ad scoring.
- •Entry closes on August 17, with a qualifying event on August 24.
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka & Djokovic to team up in US Open mixed doubles
- 7:43 PMBBC Sport — Sabalenka & Djokovic to team up in US Open mixed doubles
- 6:49 PMESPN Tennis — Sabalenka, Djokovic top US Open mixed doubles
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic top the teams entered into the US Open mixed doubles championship
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open mixed doubles: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka enter but no Alcaraz or Sinner yet
"The U.S. Open’s mixed doubles competition, which has become a chess piece in negotiations between tennis stars and tournament organizers over compensation, has announced its initial entry list for 2026. The stars are on the bill, with some intriguing omissions — for now. Aryna Sabalenka, the women’s world No. 1, and Novak Djokovic, the 24-Grand Slam champion, form the headline pair among the initial batch of entries. Sabalenka did not compete in last year’s inaugural edition, while Djokovic team
"Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic headline the initial list of 16 teams entered into the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship. Many of those types of stars were listed among the teams announced Monday by the U.S. Tennis Association. Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, the runners-up in 2025, are entered again, along with Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, the Japanese duo of Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori, and Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper.
"Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka is teaming up with 24-time Grand Slam champ Novak Djokovic to headline the initial field of 16 mixed doubles teams vying for a $1 million prize at this year's US Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 7:43 PMSabalenka & Djokovic to team up in US Open mixed doubles
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka pair up for the US Open mixed doubles, which was controversially revamped last year to include superstar pairings.
- BBC SportJul 27, 2026, 7:43 PMSabalenka & Djokovic to team up in US Open mixed doubles
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka pair up for the US Open mixed doubles, which was controversially revamped last year to include superstar pairings.
- ESPN TennisJul 27, 2026, 6:49 PMSabalenka, Djokovic top US Open mixed doubles
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka is teaming up with 24-time Grand Slam champ Novak Djokovic to headline the initial field of 16 mixed doubles teams vying for a $1 million prize at this year's US Open.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 5:18 PMAryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic top the teams entered into the US Open mixed doubles championship
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic headline the initial list of 16 teams entered into the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship. Many of those types of stars were listed among the teams announced Monday by the U.S. Tennis Association. Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, the runners-up in 2025, are entered again, along with Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, the Japanese duo of Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori, and Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 5:16 PMU.S. Open mixed doubles: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka enter but no Alcaraz or Sinner yet
The U.S. Open’s mixed doubles competition, which has become a chess piece in negotiations between tennis stars and tournament organizers over compensation, has announced its initial entry list for 2026. The stars are on the bill, with some intriguing omissions — for now. Aryna Sabalenka, the women’s world No. 1, and Novak Djokovic, the 24-Grand Slam champion, form the headline pair among the initial batch of entries. Sabalenka did not compete in last year’s inaugural edition, while Djokovic team
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