Djokovic and Sabalenka stunned in US Open mixed doubles debut
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka's sheer star power is not enough to get them over the line in the opening round of the US Open mixed doubles.
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, both two-time grand slam champions, suffered a shock defeat in their first-round mixed doubles match at the US Open. The pair were beaten 1-4, 4-2, 10-2 by Henry Patten and Katerina Siniakova. Despite taking an early lead in the opening set, Patten and Siniakova fought back to win the second set and dominate the tiebreak, securing their place in the quarterfinals.
Patten expressed his frustration, stating that a single bad game can spell disaster in this format. The mixed doubles tournament, now scheduled before the singles main draw, showcased top stars like Djokovic and Sabalenka, despite some criticism from doubles specialists over the reduced field size.
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