The superstar duo of Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic headlines a spectacular field for the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, set to take place August 24-26 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. The USTA unveiled the first wave of entries on Monday, and while the field remains subject to change, it’s certain that the event will be packed with star power.
The second edition of the reimagined and elevated Championship will build on the success of its record-setting 2025 season with an even stronger lineup of players, an expanded format that includes qualifying, worldwide broadcast coverage and a prime-time showcase on ESPN. The initial wave of entries features the following teams, listed by their combined singles rankings:
Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic
Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz
Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev
Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud
Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli
Diana Shnaider and Daniil Medvedev
Amanda Anisimova and Learner Tien
Alex Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime
Leylah Fernandez and Frances Tiafoe
Taylor Townsend and Alexander Zverev
Elena-Gabriela Ruse and Nuno Borges
Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper
Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori (defending champions)
Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten
Peyton Stearns and Preston Stearns
The entry deadline is set for noon on August 17, after which the six teams with the strongest combined singles rankings will earn direct spots in the main draw. Eight additional teams will be selected via wildcards, while the final two main-draw places will be awarded to teams emerging from an eight-team qualifying event on August 24. The qualifying field will consist of six direct entries and two wildcard selections.
As previously mentioned, the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship will be held August 24-26 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Fans will have the opportunity to watch selected matches free of charge, with Monday’s action at Grandstand and Tuesday’s matches at Louis Armstrong Stadium open to the public for free.
Highlighting the appeal of the event, USTA CEO Craig Tiley said the Championship showcases “tennis at its best” by bringing women and men together on the same team. He added that the innovative format “will engage new audiences and give our fans another opportunity to see the biggest stars compete together.”
