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Djokovic & Sabalenka: The Dream Team?
17 Aug
Summary
- Sabalenka and Djokovic are teaming up for US Open mixed doubles.
- Djokovic initiated the partnership, playfully described as 'begging' by Sabalenka.
- The star duo aims to win the $1 million prize at the 2026 US Open.
Aryna Sabalenka confirmed on August 17, 2026, that she will partner with Novak Djokovic for the US Open mixed doubles championship.
Sabalenka playfully revealed that Djokovic was the one who initiated the partnership, humorously stating he "begged" her to play. This dynamic duo is set to compete for the prestigious $1 million prize at the revamped 2026 US Open.
The mixed doubles tournament is scheduled from August 24 to 26, 2026, with matches held in Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium. The event, enhanced with a significant prize pool in 2025, has successfully attracted top singles players.
Other notable pairings include returning runners-up Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, and a debut team of Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori. Djokovic previously partnered with Olga Danilovic in 2025, but they were eliminated early.
Both Sabalenka, the current world No. 1, and Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, are intensely focused on winning. Sabalenka, seeking her first Grand Slam singles title of 2026, views this mixed doubles event as a potential confidence booster. Djokovic, ranked world No. 5, shows no signs of slowing down.
