Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic are eliminated from the US Open mixed doubles tournament in the first round. Multiple outlets report the top-seeded pair loses to Czech Katerina Siniakova and Britain’s Henry Patten.
The match result is described as a straight-set defeat with a tiebreak format used in mixed doubles. Times of India specifies the score as 1-4, 4-2 (10-2), noting that Sabalenka and Djokovic begin strongly but cannot maintain their advantage. NDTV likewise says they are sent out by Siniakova and Patten, framing it as a surprising early exit for the former world No. 1 and a four-time Grand Slam champion.
While the New York Post highlights the shock factor by describing the loss as a “stunner,” other coverage focuses on the performance of Siniakova and Patten, who advance to the quarterfinals. Times of India also mentions other high-profile players participating in the event, including Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz.
