# US Open 2026 mixed doubles format and tournament updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-open-2026-mixed-doubles-dispute > Updated: 2026-08-24T00:10:06.000Z. Sources: 152. Developments: 9. The US Open mixed doubles tournament continues to see significant movement under its revamped format, which features shorter sets and a $1 million prize to attract top singles stars. While the shift has drawn criticism from specialists like Alizé Cornet, who called it a ‘total lack of respect to the sport,’ the high-profile pairings are progressing through the bracket. Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams have advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool 5-3, 4-1. This victory marks a significant milestone for Alcaraz as he returns from a four-month wrist injury, and for Williams, who is making her first US Open appearance since 2022. The duo is scheduled to face Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in the next round. Earlier upsets included the elimination of top seeds Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka by unseeded Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten. Siniakova and Patten overcame an early deficit to win 1-4, 4-2, and 10-2 in a super tie-break. However, their run was subsequently halted by the pairing of Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, who have advanced to the semifinals. ## Claims - 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. (disputed by 5 sources) - Matches use best‑of‑two sets to four games, no‑ad scoring, a 10‑point match tie‑break, with finals played to six games. (disputed by 2 sources) - Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are entered in the US Open 2026 mixed doubles field. (corroborated by 8 sources) - USTA CEO Craig Tiley said the mixed‑doubles championship showcases tennis at its best and aims to engage new audiences. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The mixed‑doubles champions will receive a $1 million prize fund. (corroborated by 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. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The mixed doubles tournament will feature 16 teams, with eight wild‑card entries and two qualifying spots decided on August 24. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are not entered in the mixed‑doubles competition. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Novak Djokovic moved up two positions to rank No. 5 on the ATP rankings with 3,760 points. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Jannik Sinner is currently world No. 1 on the ATP rankings. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Alexander Zverev holds the No. 2 spot on the ATP rankings. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Carlos Alcaraz is ranked No. 3 on the ATP rankings. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: US Open mixed doubles: Alcaraz and Williams advance to quarterfinals Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams advanced to the US Open mixed doubles quarterfinals after defeating Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool, while Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten upset top seeds Sabalenka and 91 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-open-mixed-doubles-draw-features-star-matchups ### 2026-08-21: US Open 2026 player withdrawals create wildcard opportunities Recent player withdrawals at the US Open 2026 have opened spots in the main draw, increasing the chances of Stan Wawrinka receiving a wildcard invitation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-open-2026-player-withdrawals-create-wildcard-opportunities ### 2026-08-18: US Open announces wild cards including Venus Williams and Gael Monfils The USTA has announced US Open wild cards, including Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens for women, and Gael Monfils and Alexei Popyrin for men. One spot remains for both genders, potentially for Serena Williams 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-open-2026-wildcard-lists-announced-by-usta ### 2026-08-11: Alexander Bublik and Venus Williams to partner for 2026 US Open mixed doubles Alexander Bublik and Venus Williams will form an unexpected mixed doubles partnership at the 2026 US Open, a pairing arranged by their agents despite the players having little prior acquaintance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexander-bublik-and-venus-williams-to-partner-for-2026-us-open-mixed-doubles ### 2026-08-10: Lorenzo Musetti announces new US Open mixed doubles partner Lorenzo Musetti has announced he will partner with Marta Kostyuk for the 2026 US Open mixed doubles instead of Anna Kalinskaya. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lorenzo-musetti-announces-new-us-open-mixed-doubles-partner ### 2026-08-04: US Open Mixed Doubles Wild‑Card Selections Challenge Top Players The US Open mixed doubles field lists 29 teams for 16 main‑draw spots, with six automatic qualifiers, eight USTA wild cards and two qualifying spots, forcing tough wild‑card choices for top players. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-open-mixed-doubles-wildcard-selections-challenge-top-players ### 2026-07-29: US Open mixed doubles: Pegula/Draper return, star‑studded field, key players missing Pegula/Draper return to US Open mixed doubles after a 2025 semifinal run; 2026 field includes Sabalenka/Djokovic and others, while Sinner and Alcaraz are missing, and de Minaur / Boulter seek a wild‑card. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jessica-pegula-hails-us-open-mixed-doubles-format-as-premier-showcase-for-tennis-stars ### 2026-07-27: 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 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-open-mixed-doubles-field-finalized-with-sabalenka-djokovic-lead-entries ### 2026-07-21: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-open-2026-mixed-doubles-format-faces-player-boycott-threat --- Cite as: US Open 2026 mixed doubles format and tournament updates. 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