2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Results & Recap (Aug 24-26)
Elina Svitolina / Gael Monfils defeated Alexandra Eala / Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-1, 4-1
In their first-ever competitive doubles appearance together, Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils delivered a swift, dominant performance at Louis Armstrong Stadium, defeating Alexandra Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-1, 4-1 in the first round of the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.
Playing under the tournament’s revamped format—which features short, first-to-four-game sets and no-ad scoring—the married couple needed just 15 minutes to secure the opening set. Although Auger-Aliassime and Eala held serve to claim the opening game, Svitolina and Monfils quickly found their rhythm, holding serve and stringing together three consecutive games to close out the set 4-1.
Extending their momentum into the second set, Svitolina and Monfils pushed their winning streak to five straight games to take an early 1-0 lead. The Filipina-Canadian pair rallied back, powered by an energetic crowd full of Filipino fans eager to cheer on Eala, now ranked in the Top 20. The “Eala Effect” brought thousands of spectators into Armstrong on Tuesday morning, creating an electric atmosphere as Eala and Auger-Aliassime forced groundstroke errors to level the set at 1-1.
However, Monfils, who is competing in his final US Open before retiring later this season, proved relentless. Blending his signature showmanship with steady court coverage alongside Svitolina, the duo reclaimed control to win the next two games, sealing the victory when Auger-Aliassime sent a backhand into the net.
The victory marks a memorable milestone for Svitolina and Monfils as they advance, adding a special chapter to Monfils’ farewell run in Flushing Meadows.
Katerina Siniakova / Henry Patten defeated Novak Djokovic / Aryna Sabalenka (1) 1-4, 4-2, [10-2]
In a clash packed with star power, doubles world No. 1s Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten delivered a tactical masterclass at Arthur Ashe Stadium, upending the top-seeded tandem of Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka 1-4, 4-2, [10-2] in the opening round of the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.
Despite having never paired up before, Djokovic and Sabalenka—the defending US Open women’s singles champion—started with remarkable synergy. Utilizing the tournament’s revamped format featuring four-game sets and no-ad scoring, the high-profile duo tore through the opening set in just 12 minutes, with Djokovic serving out a love game to take it 4-1.
Siniakova and Patten found themselves under early pressure again in the second set, dropping serve to fall behind 1-2. However, the doubles specialists quickly recalibrated, breaking back immediately to level the set before breaking Djokovic’s serve to claim the set 4-2 and force a decisive 10-point match tiebreak.
The tiebreak belonged entirely to Siniakova and Patten. Capitalizing on a Djokovic double-fault to secure an early mini-break, they raced out to a 4-1 lead and never looked back, surrendering just one more point to seal the tiebreak 10-2.
Despite the loss, both Djokovic and Sabalenka showed encouraging health, movement, and sharp play following earlier-than-expected singles exits at the Cincinnati Open, delighting the crowd in Ashe throughout the high-energy contest.
Siniakova and Patten now advance to face another marquee matchup in the next round, where they will take on married pair Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina.
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik defeated Kristina Mladenovic and Marcelo Arevalo 4-1, 2-4, [10-7]
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik showcased their dark-horse potential at Louis Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, outlasting Kristina Mladenovic and Marcelo Arevalo 4-1, 2-4, [10-7] to book their spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.
The burgundy-clad Czech duo came out firing in the opening set, powered by Muchova’s versatile shotmaking and Mensik’s net presence. After Mensik set up a break point with a sharp stab volley, Muchova converted with a forehand winner to take a 2-1 lead. The pair maintained their momentum, breaking Arevalo’s serve to seal the fast-paced opening set in just 11 minutes.
Mladenovic and Arevalo—a 2021 US Open mixed doubles finalist—mounted a quick response in the second set. Breaking Mensik at love to open the set, Arevalo held serve to construct a quick 2-0 cushion. Although Muchova and Mensik managed to erase three set points from 15-40 down to hold for 2-3, Arevalo served out the 25-minute set to force a 10-point match tiebreak.
In the decider, Muchova’s timely backhand return winner pushed the Czechs ahead to a 7-4 lead. Serving for the match, Mensik engaged in a heavy forehand exchange that ultimately drew an error from his opponents, closing out the 52-minute victory.
Despite their lack of competitive history together, Muchova’s all-court creativity and Mensik’s explosive serve proved to be a lethal combination.
“The last time I played mixed was when I was like nine years old,” Mensik joked following the match. “I just hope that we will keep the winning streak.”
Emma Navarro / Tommy Paul defeated Amanda Anisimova / Learner Tien (3) 5-3, 4-2
Wild card entrants Emma Navarro and Tommy Paul delivered a sharp performance at Arthur Ashe Stadium, taking down No. 3 seeds Amanda Anisimova and Learner Tien 5-3, 4-2 to advance from the first round of the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.
In a tightly contested opening set, a single break on Anisimova’s serve provided the deciding margin. Holding a 4-3 edge, Navarro coolly served out the set at love to secure the early lead for her team.
The second set featured impressive display at the net, with the 20-year-old Tien—currently ranked world No. 15 in singles—showing off his lightning-quick reactions. However, Navarro and Paul maintained their tactical edge during crucial points. Up 3-2, Paul stepped up to serve out the match, closing out their fellow Americans in straight sets.
Navarro and Paul now move on to the next round, converting their wild card entry into a deep run in Flushing Meadows.
Belinda Bencic / Flavio Cobolli (4) defeated Taylor Townsend / Alexander Zverev 4-2, 4-2
Fourth seeds Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli leaned on their proven chemistry inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, sweeping past the star-studded wild card duo of Taylor Townsend and Alexander Zverev 4-2, 4-2 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.
Facing a powerhouse pairing in world No. 2 women’s doubles star Townsend and world No. 2 men’s singles star Zverev, the Swiss-Italian duo relied on the battle-tested teamwork that brought them the BNP Paribas Mixed Doubles title in Indian Wells earlier this year.
Bencic and Cobolli struck early in the opening set, earning a break on Townsend’s serve to carve out a 2-1 edge. Backed by Cobolli’s lightning-quick reactions at the net, the fourth seeds consolidated the break to put heavy pressure on Zverev. Though the German held serve to stay in striking distance, Bencic and Cobolli navigated three set points to lock up the first set, 4-2.
The second set unfolded in nearly identical fashion. Cobolli continued to dominate at the net while Bencic provided seamless baseline coverage, allowing the pair to notch the decisive break for a 3-2 lead.
Stepping up to serve for the match, Bencic and Cobolli held firm to close out the 4-2 second-set victory, smoothly advancing to the final eight in Flushing Meadows.
Mirra Andreeva / Andrey Rublev defeated Sara Errani / Andrea Vavassori 1-4, 4-1, [11-9]
Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev pulled off a dramatic first-round upset at the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, dethroning two-time reigning champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori 1-4, 4-1, [11-9].
After trading swift 4-1 sets, the match came down to a tense 10-point super-tiebreak that saw both teams squander match points. Andreeva—the 2026 Roland Garros singles champion—held her ground in the clutch, notably delivering a sublime backhand overhead lob winner to snatch a critical mini-break.
With their backs against the wall at 8-9 down on match point, Rublev took over. The big-hitting Russian crushed a forehand winner to erase the match point, followed with an ace to pull ahead 10-9, and then reacted quickly to an Errani underhand serve on the final point, putting away a forehand smash to cap off the victory.
“I’m so happy he took the initiative at the end of the tiebreak because I was super stressed,” Andreeva said in their post-match interview. “I’m super happy with the win.”
Rublev was quick to defer credit back to his partner’s steady play throughout the contest.
“I’m very lucky I had Mirra. She was winning all the important points,” Rublev added. “When you have a partner like this, it’s the easiest job for me—don’t miss.”
With the two-time defending champions eliminated, Andreeva and Rublev guarantee a brand-new mixed doubles team will lift the trophy in Flushing Meadows this year.
Serena Williams / Carlos Alcaraz defeated Erin Routliffe / Lloyd Glasspool 5-3, 4-1
In front of a supercharged Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd on Tuesday afternoon, Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz teamed up to defeat Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool 5-3, 4-1, advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.
The high-profile matchup drew a packed house to witness two returning icons: the 44-year-old Williams, who came out of retirement this summer, and 22-year-old Alcaraz, who was competing in his first tour action since sustaining a wrist injury in April.
The marquee pairing faced early nerves as Alcaraz was broken in the opening game. However, the crowd erupted moments later when Williams stepped up to serve, giving the duo the boost needed to find their rhythm. Clad in basketball-themed Nike apparel, Williams and Alcaraz leveled the set at 3-3 after a deep backhand return from Williams drew an error from Glasspool. From there, the duo rattled off consecutive games, clinching the 35-minute opening set on a pair of blistering winners.
“What else can I do, I’m playing next to the one and only Serena Williams,” Alcaraz joked during the changeover interview with Andrea Petkovic.
The momentum carried seamlessly into the second set as Williams and Alcaraz extended their winning streak to five straight games to build a commandingly early 3-0 lead. The highlight of the match came shortly after, with both players scrambling across the court to steal a breath-taking rally from Routliffe and Glasspool.
Although Routliffe and Glasspool managed to hold serve to break the run, Alcaraz made no mistake in the following game, serving out the victory to cap off an unforgettable 58-minute spectacle in Flushing Meadows.
Diana Shnaider / Casper Ruud defeated Jessica Pegula / Taylor Fritz (2) 4-2, 4-1
Diana Shnaider and Casper Ruud pulled off a decisive first-round upset at the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, ousting the No. 2-seeded American duo of Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz 4-2, 4-1.
The opening set remained on serve until the sixth game, where pressure mounted on Fritz. Serving at 2-3, two costly double faults put the Americans on the defensive. Although Pegula and Fritz managed to erase a pair of set points, Shnaider and Ruud capitalized on their momentum to lock up the first set 4-2.
The second set quickly got away from the home favorites. Another Fritz double fault handed Shnaider and Ruud early break opportunities. Pegula, a former doubles world No. 1, showcased her trademark instincts at the net to temporarily stave off the break points, but Ruud’s pinpoint consistency from the baseline ultimately broke through, allowing his team to consolidate a rapid 3-0 lead.
Facing a set and 3-0 deficit, Pegula produced a swift hold at love to put the Americans on the board. However, Shnaider and Ruud remained completely unbothered, calmly serving out the set 4-1 to secure the sweep and eliminate one of the tournament’s top-seeded teams in straight sets.
Elina Svitolina / Gael Monfils defeated Katerina Siniakova / Henry Patten 5-4, 4-5, [10-8]
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils continued their sensational fairytale run at the 2026 US Open, outlasting doubles world No. 1s Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten 5-4, 4-5, [10-8] to book a place in the mixed doubles semifinals.
Teaming up for the first time in competition this week, the husband-and-wife pair faced their toughest test yet against the top-ranked individual doubles specialists. Adding to the emotional weight of the tournament, the 39-year-old Monfils is contesting his final US Open ahead of his planned retirement at the end of the season.
The Frenchman embraced every moment of the high-stakes clash, bringing the crowd to its feet early on. After erasing two set points on serve in the sixth game of the opening set, Monfils showcased his signature athleticism in the set tiebreak, sprinting deep into the corner at 2-1 to deliver an astonishing winner. Capitalizing on momentum and opponent errors, Svitolina and Monfils claimed the 42-minute opening set 5-4.
“He made some magic,” Svitolina remarked of her husband’s dramatic first-set intervention.
The second set proved just as tightly contested, with neither tandem willing to concede ground. Svitolina brought the stadium to its feet with a blistering forehand winner in the critical seventh game of the set. However, Siniakova held firm on serve to force another tiebreak. There, the Czech-British team flexed their doubles experience, pouncing on Svitolina’s serve before using a double fault and forced error from Monfils to take the set 5-4 and force a match tiebreak.
The deciding 10-point super-tiebreak delivered one final dramatic twist. With the tension peaking, Patten committed an uncharacteristic double fault to hand Svitolina and Monfils a match point. Svitolina and Monfils quickly forced an error from Siniakova on the final point to seal the [10-8] victory, extending their unforgettable run in Flushing Meadows into the final four.
Karolina Muchova / Jakub Mensik defeated Emma Navarro / Tommy Paul 4-1, 5-3
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik produced a dominant performance inside Louis Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, brushing aside Americans Emma Navarro and Tommy Paul 4-1, 5-3 to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.
Coordinating their navy-and-burgundy kits for the occasion, the “Czechmates” seized immediate control of the 48-minute clash. A Paul double fault on break point handed Muchova and Mensik an early 2-0 cushion. Though Navarro held serve to put the Americans on the board in the fourth game, Mensik comfortably served out the opening set in just 14 minutes, sealing it with a soaring kick serve that handcuffed Navarro.
The second set featured far tighter baseline exchanges, with both teams displaying their Grand Slam doubles pedigree. Paul and Navarro raised their level on serve to stay toe-to-toe with the Czech pair, leveling the set at 3-3.
However, pressure mounted on Navarro in the critical seventh game. After saving a break point with an ace, she coughed up a costly double fault to surrender the decisive break to the Czechs.
Muchova made no mistake with the opportunity, stepping up to serve out the match. The former singles finalist hit a heavy service winner down the T to clinch the victory and propel her and Mensik into the final four in Flushing Meadows.
Mirra Andreeva / Andrey Rublev defeated Diana Shnaider / Casper Ruud 4-1, 4-5(9), [10-5]
Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev edged out Diana Shnaider and Casper Ruud 4-1, 4-5(9), [10-5] inside Louis Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, capping off a whirlwind day of play to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.
Both teams were rushed back onto the court shortly after completing their opening-round victories earlier in the afternoon. Andreeva and Rublev had just dethroned two-time defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, while Shnaider and Ruud were coming off a major upset over second seeds Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz.
Andreeva and Rublev carried their earlier momentum right into the quarterfinal clash, capitalizing on a quick service break to storm through the opening set 4-1 in just 20 minutes.
The second set quickly turned into a rollercoaster, with serve breaks exchanged on both sides. Andreeva and Rublev appeared to be in control until Shnaider and Ruud mounted a fierce rally to level the set at 3-3. The match elevated into a series of frantic, cat-and-mouse net exchanges, allowing Shnaider and Ruud to push ahead 4-3 and force a tiebreak. In a marathon, high-tension tiebreak, Andreeva and Rublev squandered four match points before Shnaider and Ruud finally converted to snatch the set 5-4(9).
Regrouping quickly for the decisive 10-point match tiebreak, Andreeva and Rublev re-established their aggressive baseline play, surging ahead to close out the match [10-5]. The victory moves the duo just two wins away from claiming the mixed doubles title in Flushing Meadows.
Belinda Bencic / Flavio Cobolli (4) defeated Serena Williams / Carlos Alcaraz 5-4(4), 4-1
Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli delivered a clinic in court craft and chemistry inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, taking down Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz 5-4(4), 4-1 on Tuesday afternoon to reach the semifinals of the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.
The highly anticipated matchup drew a capacity crowd to watch Williams, 44, and Alcaraz, 22, continue their high-profile return to competition. However, the Fourth-seeded Swiss-Italian pair—winners at Indian Wells earlier this season— navigated the key pressure points of the fast-paced format with surgical precision.
“Obviously it’s a great honor,” Bencic said post-match. “We felt their aura for sure.”
The opening set saw zero breaks of serve, forcing a tight tiebreak. Williams briefly turned the tide, poaching a backhand drive volley for 3-3 before drawing a forehand error from Bencic to pull ahead 4-3. But Cobolli answered immediately, soaring for an overhead smash to level the breaker before he and Bencic captured the next three points to take the 33-minute opening set.
“I think Flavio made the difference,” Bencic said during the set-break interview. “He carried us through there.”
Cobolli continued to take over in the second set. With the score level at 1-1, his blistering return handcuffed Alcaraz to earn the first break of the match. Serving for a spot in the final four, the Italian—a Roland Garros singles finalist earlier this year—closed out a clean hold at love, sealing the 55-minute victory and ending the marquee run of Williams and Alcaraz in Flushing Meadows.
Belinda Bencic / Flavio Cobolli (4) defeated Elina Svitolina / Gael Monfils 4-5(7), 4-1, [10-5]
Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli continued their formidable run at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday, coming from behind to defeat Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils 4-5(7), 4-1, [10-5] and secure their spot in the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship final.
Fresh off their quarterfinal upset over Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz, the Swiss-Italian tandem needed one hour and 17 minutes to end the storybook run of Svitolina and Monfils, denying the 39-year-old Frenchman a fairytale final major trophy ahead of his retirement later this season.
The opening set saw Bencic and Cobolli battle back from a 2-5 tiebreak deficit to hold two set points, but they squandered both before a double fault handed Svitolina and Monfils the opening frame 5-4(7).
“We tried to treat it as a new match and tried to play a little bit more aggressive,” Bencic said of their mindset after dropping the tight opener.
The turning point came early in the second set when Cobolli erased a break point in the second game. Settling into their rhythm, Bencic and Cobolli broke both Svitolina and Monfils to storm through the set 4-1, forcing a deciding 10-point match tiebreak.
In the tiebreak, the steady play of the Indian Wells champions proved decisive against the high-risk shotmaking of the husband-and-wife duo. Bencic and Cobolli sprinted out to a 5-2 lead and never surrendered control, closing out the [10-5] win when Monfils sent a volley into the net.
“I think we just tried to play more brave,” Bencic said following the long, rally-heavy contest. “We just really tried to enjoy and believe.”
“It was the funnest match I ever had in my life,” Cobolli added after soaking in the atmosphere inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Bencic and Cobolli now move on to the championship match, standing just one win away from claiming the US Open mixed doubles crown.
Karolina Muchova / Jakub Mensik defeated Mirra Andreeva / Andrey Rublev 5-4(6), 3-5, [11-9]
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik outlasted Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev 5-4(6), 3-5, [11-9] in a thrilling night semifinal inside a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium, booking their place in the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship final.
Neither team featured a traditional doubles specialist or prior partnership experience, yet both had taken down seasoned duos to reach the final four—including Andreeva and Rublev’s first-round elimination of defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.
The opening set developed into a rapid battle of holds. Armed with a 6-foot-5 frame, the 20-year-old Mensik used his massive serve—averaging over 11 aces per match on tour—to set the tone early. With both sides taking care of service games handily, the frame headed to a tiebreak. Rublev erased a set point at 5-6 with a searing passing shot, but the Czech duo capitalized on their next opportunity to claim the first set 5-4(6).
The second set brought a quick exchange of breaks. Although Andreeva dropped serve at 1-1 following an unexpected double fault, Muchova failed to consolidate the break. Capitalizing on a tight service game from Muchova at 3-4, Andreeva and Rublev pounced to break again and claim the set 5-3, forcing a match-deciding 10-point tiebreak.
Tension spiked in the tiebreak as both teams traded heavy baseline blows. Mensik dropped his first two service points to fall behind 0-3, but errors from Andreeva quickly leveled the score. Trailing 7-9 and facing two match points, Muchova and Mensik held their nerve, saving both before earning their first match point at 10-9. Mensik and Muchova closed it out on the next point, sealing the tiebreak 11-9.
Asked in her on-court interview about playing net alongside her partner’s powerful game, Muchova praised Mensik’s impact: “I felt 100% confident being at the net behind Jakub’s serve. It’s a great feeling.”
Muchova and Mensik now advance to the final in Flushing Meadows, where they will battle Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli for the US Open mixed doubles title.
Karolina Muchova / Jakub Mensik defeated Belinda Bencic / Flavio Cobolli (4) 6-3, 1-6, [10-6]
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik capped off a sensational campaign inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday night, defeating Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6, [10-6] to win the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.
The title victory capped a remarkable dual-match evening for the all-Czech pair. Earlier in the night, Muchova and Mensik survived a dramatic semifinal against Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev, saving two match points from 7-9 down in the match tiebreak to reel off four straight points for the win.
When the championship match came down to another 10-point super-tiebreak, the Czech duo produced identical late-match heroics. After dropping the opening point, Muchova and Mensik stormed back with four consecutive points, building a lead they would not surrender to seal the trophy.
Beyond their razor-sharp play across the two-day tournament, the duo also captured the crowd’s attention with their signature color-coordinated style, sporting matching pink tops and maroon bottoms throughout their run.
The victory marks a triumphant conclusion to a stellar summer for both players. For the 20-year-old Mensik, the title adds to a breakthrough season highlighted by his first Grand Slam singles semifinal run at Roland Garros in June.
For Muchova, the triumph provides a joyous moment of redemption on the Grand Slam stage just weeks after her emotional runner-up finish to fellow Czech Linda Noskova in the Wimbledon singles final, ensuring she leaves Flushing Meadows as a US Open champion.
