Sabalenka, Djokovic lead 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles

A star-studded field of 16 teams, headlined by the pairing of world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, has been announced for the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship. The event will be held from Monday, August 24, to Wednesday, August 26, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.

The tournament, which was revamped in 2025 to attract top singles players, will feature a condensed format and a $1 million prize for the winning team. The initial entry list, released by the United States Tennis Association, includes many of the sport's biggest names. Alongside Sabalenka and Djokovic, notable pairings include 2025 runners-up Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori, and Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper. Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, the Italian duo who won the title last year, are also entered.

The main draw will feature 16 teams, with the top six pairings by combined singles ranking at the close of the entry window on August 17 gaining direct entry. An additional eight teams will be granted wild cards, while two final spots will be decided through an...