Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were knocked out of the US Open mixed doubles tournament after losing their opening match to Henry Patten and Katerina Siniakova in New York. The top-seeded pair made a strong start but failed to close out the contest, eventually going down 1-4, 4-2, 10-2.

Djokovic and Sabalenka won the opening set in just 12 minutes, but Patten and Siniakova quickly changed the momentum. The British-Czech combination recovered to take the second set before dominating the deciding super tie-break.

The result ended the much-anticipated partnership between two of the biggest names in singles tennis after just one match.

Djokovic-Sabalenka start strongly

Djokovic and Sabalenka appeared comfortable from the beginning and raced through the opening set 4-1. Their aggressive play helped them establish an early advantage, with the set lasting only 12 minutes.

They also moved ahead early in the second set, but Siniakova and Patten refused to let the match slip away. The pair gradually found their rhythm and won four of the next games to take the set 4-2.

With the match tied, the outcome was decided by a super tie-break.

Patten-Siniakova dominate decider

The deciding phase proved one-sided. Patten and Siniakova quickly established control and eventually won the super tie-break 10-2.

The victory was particularly notable because both Siniakova and Patten are highly accomplished doubles players. Their experience in the format helped them handle the crucial moments despite Djokovic and Sabalenka having the stronger singles profiles.

Djokovic is a 24-time Grand Slam singles champion, while Sabalenka entered the tournament as the two-time defending US Open women's singles champion.

Star names attracted to new format

The mixed doubles competition has been redesigned to bring more leading singles players into the event. The tournament is played over two days ahead of the main singles draw and uses a shortened scoring format.

Djokovic and Sabalenka were seeded No. 1 based on their combined singles rankings. However, their first-round defeat was not regarded as a major upset given the specialist doubles credentials of their opponents.

The tournament carries a $1 million prize for the winning team.

Svitolina-Monfils reach semifinals

While Djokovic and Sabalenka departed early, husband-and-wife duo Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils advanced to the semifinals.

The pair defeated Siniakova and Patten in the quarterfinals, winning 5-4 (6), 4-5 (3), 10-8. They will now face Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli for a place in the final.

Svitolina and Monfils have both previously reached the US Open singles semifinals. Monfils made the last four in 2016, while Svitolina reached the semifinals in 2019.

Two matches from US Open title

Svitolina and Monfils married in 2021 and are now just two victories away from winning the US Open mixed doubles title together.

The other semifinal will feature Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik against Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev.

With several high-profile singles players competing under the revamped mixed doubles format, the event has provided a different dimension to the US Open ahead of the main singles competition.

Alexander Zverev stays on course for a maiden Grand Slam title as Marta Kostyuk makes history with an emotional win; Mirra Andreeva storms through in under an hour

Quarter-Finals Deliver Drama at Roland Garros

The French Open 2026 quarter-finals on Tuesday served up a mix of raw emotion and dominant tennis, sending three of the sport's most talked-about names into the last four at Roland Garros. Alexander Zverev, the highest-ranked player remaining in the men's draw, breezed past Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar to stay firmly on course for an elusive Grand Slam title. On the women's side, Marta Kostyuk made history in a match that carried the weight of a nation far beyond the clay courts of Paris.

Zverev Dismisses Jodar, Eyes Historic Title

Zverev overpowered debutant Rafael Jodar 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3, rallying from 2-5 down in the opening set before dominating the next two. The 19-year-old Spaniard had been one of the feel-good stories of the fortnight, reaching the quarter-finals on his debut at Roland Garros, and he made things uncomfortable early. But once Zverev steadied himself, there was little the youngster could do.

The 29-year-old German is the clear favourite for a maiden Grand Slam title, having finished runner-up on three occasions — including at the 2024 French Open. With both world number one Jannik Sinner and 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic eliminated, and Carlos Alcaraz absent through injury, the draw has opened up considerably in Zverev's favour.

"I want to win the matches that are ahead of me, that is my goal, that is my aim," said Zverev, who has dropped only one set en route to the semi-finals. "I'm happy to be in the semi-finals, for now," he added. He will next face Czech Jakub Mensik, who beat Brazil's Joao Fonseca in the night session.

Kostyuk Breaks Down, Dedicates Win to Ukraine

If Zverev's match was a commanding professional performance, Marta Kostyuk's quarter-final against compatriot Elina Svitolina was something altogether different. Kostyuk extended her impressive clay-court winning streak to 17 matches with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 victory over Svitolina, securing a place in her first Grand Slam semi-final.

The tournament has reflected geopolitical tensions, with Belarusian and Russian players competing under neutral flags amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. After her win, Kostyuk broke down in tears during the on-court interview. "We had a difficult night in Kyiv, so many people dead. So I give this match to the Ukrainian people and their resilience," she said.

Svitolina, 31, fell at the quarter-final stage at Roland Garros for the sixth time — the only major where she has not reached the last four. Despite the loss, the two Ukrainians embraced warmly at the net, an image that resonated well beyond the tennis world.

Kostyuk vs Andreeva: A Loaded Semi-Final Awaits

Kostyuk's semi-final opponent will be Russia's Mirra Andreeva — a match charged with its own geopolitical undertones. When asked about facing the Russian teenager, Kostyuk was direct. "I usually never care who is on the other side of the net. I'm there to play tennis and do my job, and that's it," she said. Notably, Kostyuk had beaten Andreeva in the Madrid Open final last month.

Andreeva Rolls Past Cirstea in Under an Hour

Andreeva breezed into her second French Open semi-final with a 6-0, 6-3 rout of Romania's Sorana Cirstea, who plans to retire at the end of the season. The eighth seed needed less than an hour to dispatch Cirstea, who was appearing in the last eight in Paris for the first time since 2009. It was a performance of striking efficiency from the 19-year-old, who is increasingly looking at home on clay at the highest level.

What's Next at Roland Garros

With the semi-finals set, Roland Garros is shaping up for a compelling finish. Zverev takes on Mensik in what will be a generational battle on the men's side, while the Kostyuk-Andreeva clash in the women's draw promises to be the most emotionally charged match of the tournament. The final rounds begin Thursday.