US Open 2026 Men’s and Women’s Doubles Overview
The doubles draws at the 2026 US Open feature compelling storylines across both the men’s and women’s fields. From legendary sibling reunions to top seeds facing immediate tests, the action at Flushing Meadows promises dynamic play at every stage.
Men’s Doubles Draw Overview
The men’s doubles draw is led by top seeds Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten. Coming off their Wimbledon triumph earlier this season, the Finnish-British duo opens their campaign against Argentine brothers Francisco Cerundolo and Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
Defending US Open champions Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos enter as the second seeds. The reigning Roland Garros winners face a stern path through their quarter. They share a section with Brazilian pair Orlando Luz and Rafael Matos, who arrive in peak form following back-to-back ATP Masters 1000 titles in Montreal and Cincinnati. Also looming in that same quarter are three-time US Open champions Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury.
| Seed | Team | Notable Highlights / Opening Opponents |
| No. 1 | Harri Heliovaara / Henry Patten | 2026 Wimbledon winners; open vs. Cerundolo brothers. |
| No. 2 | Marcel Granollers / Horacio Zeballos | Defending champions & Roland Garros titleholders. |
| No. 3 | Marcelo Arevalo / Mate Pavic | Anchoring the lower-middle quarter. |
| No. 4 | Simone Bolelli / Andrea Vavassori | Solid Italian pair leading section two. |
| No. 5 | Christian Harrison / Neal Skupski | 2026 Australian Open champions. |
Singles stars are making notable appearances in the doubles field. Alexander Bublik has partnered with China’s Shang Juncheng, while American brothers Brandon Nakashima and Bryce Nakashima are teaming up in front of the home crowd.
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Women’s Doubles Draw Overview
The Williams Sisters Reunion
The headlining storyline in the women’s doubles draw is the return of Serena and Venus Williams. The two-time US Open doubles champions (1999, 2009) received a wild card to compete in their first Grand Slam together since the 2022 US Open.
Their opening round presents a notable test:
- Opponents: No. 14 seeds Chan Hao-Ching and Maya Joint.
- History: Maya Joint defeated Serena in singles at Wimbledon earlier this summer. Additionally, Chan holds a career 1-0 record against the Williams sisters in doubles, having beaten them at Beijing in 2013 alongside Liezel Huber.
- Form: Chan and Joint enter in solid form, having reached the Memphis final, Toronto second round, and Cincinnati quarterfinals during their hard-court swing.
The winner of the Williams sisters’ opener will face either Nicole Fossa Huergo / Tamara Korpatsch or Jesika Maleckova / Miriam Skoch, with a potential third-round matchup against No. 4 seeds Hsieh Su-Wei and Jelena Ostapenko.
Top Contenders & Title Defenders
- No. 1 Seeds: Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend lead the women’s draw. Siniakova (2022 champion) and Townsend (two-time runner-up) are seeking their first US Open crown as a team, beginning against American wild cards Reese Brantmeier and Savannah Broadus.
- Defending Champions Split: 2025 champions Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe are competing with different partners. Dabrowski has paired with Luisa Stefani as the No. 2 seeds, starting against Anastasia Detiuc and Irina Khromacheva. Routliffe and Aldila Sutjiadi are seeded ninth, opening against Ann Li and Clara Tauson.
- Generational Matchups: 2012 champion Sara Errani has partnered with 18-year-old Lilli Tagger. They face 16-year-old American twin sisters Annika and Kristina Penickova in the first round.
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Key Matchups Summary Table
| Draw | Matchup | Storyline / Significance |
| Men’s | (1) Heliovaara / Patten vs. F. Cerundolo / J.M. Cerundolo | Top seeds vs. Argentine brother duo. |
| Men’s | (2) Granollers / Zeballos quarter | Defending champs share quarter with Luz/Matos & Ram/Salisbury. |
| Women’s | S. Williams / V. Williams vs. (14) Chan / Joint | Legendary sister act returns against dangerous 14th seeds. |
| Women’s | (1) Siniakova / Townsend vs. Brantmeier / Broadus (WC) | Top seeds launch bid for first US Open title together. |
| Women’s | Errani / Tagger vs. A. Penickova / K. Penickova (WC) | Veteran experience meets teenage talent. |
With defending champions testing new pairings and marquee names competing across both draws, double-specialist showdowns and high-profile team-ups will highlight the fortnight in New York.
