Monfils, Svitolina reach US Open mixed doubles semis

The revamped mixed doubles tournament at the 2026 US Open delivered immediate shocks on Tuesday, August 25, as several high-profile pairings featuring Grand Slam champions were eliminated in the first round. The new format, designed to attract top singles stars, produced a day of unpredictable results at Flushing Meadows. Among the most notable early exits was the team of 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and two-time defending US Open women's champion Aryna Sabalenka. The top-seeded pair was defeated by Czechia's Katerina Siniakova and Britain's Henry Patten. Siniakova sealed the victory with an ace while serving to Djokovic.