Djokovic, Sabalenka upset in US Open mixed doubles first round

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were eliminated in the first round of the US Open mixed doubles on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in a stunning upset by doubles specialists Henry Patten and Katerina Siniakova. The top-seeded pair of tennis stars lost 4-6, 2-4, 2-10 after taking the opening set on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam singles champion, and Sabalenka, a four-time major champion, started strongly and appeared in control as they captured the first set 4-1. However, Patten and Siniakova, who hold multiple Grand Slam titles in doubles, recovered immediately.