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The Grand Slam king and world No. 1 queen will be part of forces in a US Open blended magic doubles pairing.
Former No. 1 Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka headline a star-studded area for the 2026 US Open Blended Doubles championship.
Former No. 1 Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, who had been 2025 US Open Blended Doubles runner-ups to Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavasorri, will reprise their partnership. Former Indian Wells champion Jack Draper and former US Open finalist Jessica Pegula are additionally slated to associate for the second straight yr.
Lululemon ambassadors Leylah Fernandez, the 2021 US Open finalist, and two-time semifinalist Frances Tiafoe will play collectively for the primary time.
“We had been making an attempt to consider completely different companions, possibly who I can message. Frances was undoubtedly on the high of my checklist,” Fernandez stated.“Once I first messaged him, I knew he was enjoying with Hailey, and it was unlucky that she sustained an damage at Roland Garros, however sure, I used to be type of ready somewhat bit.
“I used to be additionally making an attempt to have a look at completely different choices, however Frances got here again to me and stated, Yeah, let’s do it, let’s play, andhopefully we will do nicely. It’s going to be an important ambiance. I do know he loves the power, and I adore it, too. Hopefully we will go far.”
2026 US Open Blended Doubles Pairings
Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic
Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz
Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev
Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud
Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli
Diana Shnaider an Daniil Medvedev
Amanda Anisimova and Learner Tien
Alex Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime
Leylah Fernandez and Frances Tiafoe
Taylor Townsend and Alexander Zverev
Elena-Gabriela Ruse and Nuno Borges
Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper
Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori
Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten
Peyton Stearns and Preston Stearns
