The 2026 US Open mixed doubles draw is set, and the pre-tournament event is loaded with some of the biggest names in tennis.

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz headline the completed 16-team main draw, while Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Taylor Fritz, Alexander Zverev, Amanda Anisimova and several other singles stars will also compete.

Qualifying teams Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool and Kristina Mladenovic and Marcelo Arevalo have secured the final two places in the field.

But perhaps the most compelling storyline belongs to two-time defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.

Read on for the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles draw breakdown, beginning Tuesday, Aug 25.

This article is part of our ongoing 2026 US Open coverage.

How the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Format Works

The 2026 US Open mixed doubles championship features a 16-team main draw, with two of those teams advancing through Monday’s eight-team qualifying tournament.

From qualifying through the semifinals, matches are best-of-three sets using short sets to four games and no-ad scoring.

If a set reaches 4-4, a tiebreak determines the winner. If the teams split the first two sets, they play a 10-point match tiebreak instead of a full third set.

The championship match uses more traditional six-game sets, with a tiebreak at 6-6, but still features no-ad scoring and a 10-point match tiebreak in place of a third set.

Qualifying takes place Monday, August 24, followed by the first round and quarterfinals Tuesday. The semifinals and championship match are scheduled for Wednesday.

Errani and Vavassori Face Andreeva and Rublev

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have won the US Open mixed doubles championship in each of the last two seasons.

Despite those credentials, the defending champions needed a wild card to participate in the 2026 event.

The revamped format places a heavy emphasis on singles rankings and high-profile pairings, leaving the back-to-back champions without guaranteed direct entry.

Their title defense begins against Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev in one of the strongest first-round matches on the board.

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz Draw Doubles Royalty

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will open against Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool, who advanced through qualifying.

Williams and Alcaraz bring unmatched star power, but their opponents bring serious doubles credentials.

Routliffe is a former US Open women’s doubles champion, while Glasspool has climbed to the top of the men’s doubles rankings.

It is a dangerous opening assignment for the event’s most anticipated team.

Djokovic and Sabalenka Face Siniakova and Patten

The No. 1-seeded team of Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic will open against Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten.

Siniakova and Patten replace Leylah Fernandez and Frances Tiafoe in the completed main draw and present a significant first-round threat.

Both are established doubles champions, giving Sabalenka and Djokovic one of the most difficult opening assignments in the tournament.

2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Main Draw

First Round US Open Mixed Doubles Matches

1. Aryna Sabalenka / Novak Djokovic [1] vs. Katerina Siniakova / Henry Patten
2. Elina Svitolina / Gael Monfils vs. Alexandra Eala / Felix Auger-Aliassime
3. Belinda Bencic / Flavio Cobolli [4] vs. Taylor Townsend / Alexander Zverev
4. Serena Williams / Carlos Alcaraz vs. Erin Routliffe / Lloyd Glasspool
5. Karolina Muchova / Jakub Mensik vs. Kristina Mladenovic / Marcelo Arevalo
6. Emma Navarro / Tommy Paul vs. Amanda Anisimova / Learner Tien [3]
7. Mirra Andreeva / Andrey Rublev vs. Sara Errani / Andrea Vavassori
8. Diana Shnaider / Casper Ruud vs. Jessica Pegula / Taylor Fritz [2]

$1 Million Prize for the Champions

The winning team will split a $1 million championship prize.

The runners-up receive $500,000, semifinalists earn $250,000, quarterfinalists collect $120,000, and first-round participants receive $40,000.

Crush & Rush News will update the draw after Monday’s qualifying event determines the final two teams in the 2026 US Open mixed doubles field.