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Djokovic and Sabalenka eliminated in mixed doubles, Alcaraz and Williams win at US Open

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka have been knocked out of the mixed doubles, while Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams advance to the next round.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Djokovic and Sabalenka eliminated in mixed doubles, Alcaraz and Williams win at US Open — Photo: Doha Stadium Plus · Flickr · BY

At the US Open, top seeds Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka lost their mixed doubles match. The duo was unable to qualify for the second round, which is a disappointment for their fans.

While Djokovic and Sabalenka are out, Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams secured an easy victory in their opening match. They defeated the New Zealand pair Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool in straight sets, 5-3 and 4-1.

The victory for Alcaraz and Williams marks the return of the Spanish tennis player following an injury, as he now teams up with Williams for an impressive performance. This duo is considered by many to be a 'dream team'.

Archive photo: Djokovic and Sabalenka eliminated in mixed doubles, Alcaraz and Williams win at US Open — Archive photoPhoto: NAPARAZZI · Flickr · BY-SA

However, Alcaraz and Williams also faced a defeat in the tournament's continuation. After their first-round victory, they lost in the quarter-finals to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli.

The tournament organization in New York has advanced the schedule by a week this year to allow top players like Alcaraz and Williams to participate. This decision seems to be paying off so far, given the involvement of such players.

The results of the US Open continue to attract attention, both from Belgian tennis fans and international supporters, who are curious about how top athletes will perform in the remaining matches.

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