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3 clusters · 38 sources · 8 days · First seen 8 days ago · Last updated about 13 hours ago

Categories: SPORTS

US Open 2026 mixed doubles developments

Entities: Sara Errani · Jack Draper · U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) · Jannik Sinner · Andrea Vavassori

Overview

In early July 2026 the USTA confirmed a 16‑pair mixed‑doubles draw for the US Open, with entry and seeding based on combined ATP and WTA singles rankings. The champion’s prize was set at US$1 million and the format uses best‑of‑three sets, shortened early‑round sets to four games and a 10‑point match‑tiebreak, with the final played to six games.

On 27 July the marquee pairing of Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka was announced as headline attractions for the August 24‑26 event during Fan Week. USTA CEO Craig Tiley said the championship “showcases tennis at its best” and is intended to draw new fans. Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori return, while other high‑profile duos include Iga Świątek/Casper Ruud, Elena Rybakina/Taylor Fritz, Naomi Osaka/Kei Nishikori and Jack Draper/Jessica Pegula. Men’s stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz remain absent, the former citing health priorities and the latter recovering from a wrist injury.

Two days later, American No. 1 Jessica Pegula praised the revamped format as a unique showcase that lets top men’s and women’s players share the court. She recounted her 2025 mixed‑doubles run with Jack Draper—entering as top seeds, defeating Raducanu/Alcaraz and Medvedev/Andreeva before a semifinal loss to Świątek/Ruud. Pegula noted the format’s blend of playing styles and generations, and reminded that entries close on 17 August.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 8 SOURCES] Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are entered in the US Open 2026 mixed doubles field. (supported)
[● 8 SOURCES] USTA CEO Craig Tiley said the mixed‑doubles championship showcases tennis at its best and aims to engage new audiences. (supported)
[● 6 SOURCES] The mixed‑doubles champions will receive a $1 million prize fund. (supported)
[● 6 SOURCES] The entry deadline is August 17; the six teams with the best combined singles rankings will receive direct entry into the main draw. (supported)
[● 6 SOURCES] The mixed doubles tournament will feature 16 teams, with eight wild‑card entries and two qualifying spots decided on August 24. (supported)
[● 5 SOURCES] Matches are best‑of‑three sets; early rounds are played to four games with a 4‑all tiebreak and a 10‑point match‑tiebreak, while the final is played to six games with a standard tiebreak. (supported)
[● 5 SOURCES] Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are not entered in the mixed‑doubles competition. (supported)
[● 4 SOURCES] Novak Djokovic moved up two positions to rank No. 5 on the ATP rankings with 3,760 points. (source)
[● 4 SOURCES] Jannik Sinner is currently world No. 1 on the ATP rankings. (source)
[● 4 SOURCES] Alexander Zverev holds the No. 2 spot on the ATP rankings. (source)
[● 4 SOURCES] Carlos Alcaraz is ranked No. 3 on the ATP rankings. (source)
[● 4 SOURCES] Felix Auger‑Aliassime is ranked No. 4 on the ATP rankings. (source)

Timeline

about 13 hours ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Jessica Pegula hails US Open mixed doubles format as premier showcase for tennis stars
Pegula and Draper say US Open mixed doubles uniquely mixes tennis’s biggest stars; their 2025 semifinal run ended in a tie‑break loss. The 2026 draw features top singles names but omits Jannik Sinner and Carlos
3 days ago

[SPORTS] 34 sources
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka headline US Open mixed doubles
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka lead the 2026 US Open mixed doubles field; 16 teams compete Aug 24‑26 with a $1 million prize, six direct entries, eight wildcards, and a qualifying round; format uses short‑t
8 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
US Open 2026 Mixed Doubles Format Faces Player Boycott Threat
The US Open plans a 16‑pair mixed‑doubles event in 2026 using singles rankings for entry, but stars like Sinner and Sabalenka threaten boycott over prize‑money and revenue‑share demands.

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