# US Open 2026: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka set to play together in US Open mixed doubles

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-27 22:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 4.63

## Executive Summary
Tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are set to team up for the 2026 US Open mixed doubles championship.

## Intelligence Brief
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka have entered the mixed doubles draw for the 2026 US Open. Other high-profile players, including Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz, are also included on the initial entry list.


Coverage from the BBC, ESPN, and The New York Times emphasizes the headline nature of the Djokovic and Sabalenka pairing. The ATP Tour and US Open.org have focused on the broader list of star participants.


Future attention will likely center on whether Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner enter the event, as current reporting from The New York Times indicates they have not yet done so.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who is partnering with Novak Djokovic?
Novak Djokovic is set to play with Aryna Sabalenka.

### Which other stars are on the initial entry list?
Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz are among the stars listed.

### Have Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner entered?
According to The New York Times, neither Alcaraz nor Sinner have entered yet.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Sinner, US Open, U.S Open, Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, Sabalenka Djokovic, Djokovic Zverev & Fritz, US Open Mixed Doubles Championship

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports | US Open: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka team up for mixed doubles, no Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner yet | 2026-07-27 19:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAJBVV95cUxNZEZjbXBoWmdTWUtGMUpNc09CdmVtN294akFFVGRIN2VFSE1qRFU4akI1a3QydlJueXljTVl6U2FXdzFCWE5rSFA0aC1TclBrR0U2U3E5WHhiNzRVMG8xSWpweXYweVo5eGptdFQydk9GSm9EamhNM05pSDJneFR3WU0xZ1RxeTlreXBvRFI3M193Q29wbm9oZnFBMkROS0Z1d05YeWR3SGY1MUt4eTlWemhPR0VEc0lhRGNURWpEdFpNSHN4Uk1ocE1hbEVSM25nekxHRnc0MW9MQmJuUUdvWHZZdjJFQ2h1NmFVTEIyakxNZzBSMVNVUGcyQzRUNmJrVmFhSw?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Novak Djokovic-Aryna Sabalenka pairing headlines stacked US Open mixed doubles field | 2026-07-27 19:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6AFBVV95cUxQbjFqclVvZndKNzFBcGJ4MjVNdW9jUFN4bTdrZ2NqcS13bVNDQ2laYnZrOXlKYzdESllVSTVWdkVBaGlKWnB1Y0dvV29yNlliWGM1bm9lMkduUzdpaHBzN0hlRFVvQzFHX0hBS3BOcGl4QlNEX0VuVkRsUmNURmMwcmo0a0dJMnpSaV84SUFRUTFkVml3eC1tMGdoNUJsbndlTUFKZVZJU2hLVnp3TGpWczZyRHdwRUctdlBZTVBQRDdxU2tvSmQzcW1laGdYUGhyS1JKQTZ2T0E3T1ZOU2g3a09RY3ZVdWl5?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | U.S. Open mixed doubles: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka enter but no Alcaraz or Sinner yet | 2026-07-27 19:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxPM3NzZWZjTkZmcGo1SkxSOWYzNXpNYWRrVGJRSE8zN2dZVVQ2aktaZl85TWxJdmFmb2pCOHAyNXoxTjZlYm5KTngxaVFxM19pNEI5RG1KYlFsV0wyc09fc0hsTndhalNMWkNtcm9aS0xHdi1WdGl6cWdhd1NuSGt2TEI5ZWRIRnF3Rk1UanNuR21vQmJIVkRrNGZzY1BrdGdfWXpJSEt3?oc=5) |
| ESPN | Sabalenka, Djokovic to headline US Open mixed doubles teams | 2026-07-27 19:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxQMEUtUmxvYzl4WkY2WTNIMkJFaUtjeTAyNHBOSko3TThiSXR3REVIeXo4MW5uOHJwcGhWbGk0bHNWYzlUV0gyUGhlN2U1UjFuZkFFZEhmNnRhTFNxRjdIcy1kOGVsVGVVX190VEd4N3lUbEZSVWVjNUU1NXU0UU91cFRSZ1VYOGN6OHZpVVN1TzhlSmJaYlg2bENqbjNEQXBVOThEWEJ3?oc=5) |
| ATP Tour | Djokovic, Zverev & Fritz among stars on initial US Open mixed doubles entry list | 2026-07-27 19:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxQeWJtNDJjdnFMMjFWaDZVcFFaNDJ1aDJvblhqNEd1XzZMZFowa2JtMjBtWkNrRlpwbHllR1dKN1VKY3pkOXRGQ2RldG5UVTJSUndlNmVLN3k0bG8zT2JTVngyM25YQUc1QXhIcWtabnJjRjJ2cnZOR2o1RjZRY2VSYzFYRQ?oc=5) |
| US Open.org | Team entries announced for 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship | 2026-07-27 19:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwwFBVV95cUxPa2xZTlF1S1JnRThfcWFJX0xSWHVpc09IdmloSm8xOUllOFlIbTlYLTFzekMtbjdqNUJtTUM2VnNHb1g0b3I3QUdVNnhfVl9UckFrRUVGS3N4Qzc0MU9vYjd2NjJDNEVuY3pWNFZaS1I3M0dJY3ZGajJLRjhfSGF2X1JtbjdBcHBqQnVaby1sNGtmT25ybW1wOFFSS0dDc3pQYUcyaFpieUVOUkhkeHBESzloWE51blJsUUlHcndHeG5uQ2fSAcgBQVVfeXFMTzhJVThIYzZOd19iYVE5Z3hfY2gyOHdrMDlBbFQ5eGFVMExtVHdUdDdWekZQU1BJMUt2YlUtV2t4bVlPRWNSTWxZb1d6Slhicl94dk53QWR5UEowYmI0MEM3NVRGUThhZXpmeUpwaGQzVGdjS2FzdEQ1dTZNWFdmSWM3dkJVUnpqcC1ndTVicEh) |
| BBC | US Open 2026: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka set to play together in US Open mixed doubles | 2026-07-27 19:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZEFVX3lxTE8wbS15YXNndC1Qalc1NGxKNldLWFVheThmWG55VHNrTEMwUnRpMUdXUjVhYnlrSEFzQjFSX0NtMmtQalhXdzdDUHVVdlN6dDE3NU9LbHVNNmxOSFJ2Y25fUnZ5eFk?oc=5) |

---
*Canonical Source: https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-07-27/us-open-2026-novak-djokovic-and-aryna-sabalenka-set-to-play-together-in-us-open*
*Synthesized by Newsylist Open Intelligence Engine under E-E-A-T journalistic standards.*