Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are eliminated in the opening round of the US Open mixed doubles in their debut as a pair. Multiple outlets report the match ends in an upset, despite both players’ major-tournament pedigree and star appeal.
The coverage frames the result as unexpected, with the emphasis placed on the high-profile nature of the partnership. Across the reports, the core point is the same: the Djokovic–Sabalenka combination does not progress past the first round in the mixed doubles event. While the articles differ mainly in how strongly they describe the shock factor and the prominence of the pairing, they do not present conflicting details about the outcome itself.
Overall, the reports converge on a single theme—an early exit for a widely anticipated team—highlighting that the US Open mixed doubles draw provides no guarantee even for top-ranked singles champions when paired together.
