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Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka eliminated in first round of US Open mixed doubles
The top-seeded singles duo fell to high-ranked doubles specialists as the overhauled 16-team tournament got underway in New York.
The short version
- Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka lost their opening-round US Open mixed doubles match to top-ranked doubles specialists Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten.
- The 16-team mixed doubles tournament features a $1 million grand prize and a quick two-day, shortened-set format designed to attract leading singles stars prior to the main draw.
- Siniakova and Patten advanced to face married couple Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils in the quarterfinal round.
Key facts
- Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka lost 1-4, 4-2 (10-2) to Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten in the first round of the US Open mixed doubles tournament.[Associated Press]
- Siniakova holds the No. 1 ranking in women's doubles, while Patten holds the No. 1 ranking in men's doubles.[Associated Press]
- The revamped US Open mixed doubles event includes 16 teams competing for a $1 million winner prize using an expedited scoring format.[Associated Press]
- Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils defeated Alex Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-1, 4-1 to reach the quarterfinals.[Associated Press]
- Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik defeated Kristina Mladenovic and Marcelo Arevalo 4-1, 2-4 (10-7).[Associated Press]