Svitolina-Monfils & Bublik-Williams headline latest 2026 US Open mixed doubles additions
WTATuesday, 04 August 2026 at 08:30
The 2026 US Open mixed doubles field continues to grow with several intriguing partnerships added to the updated entry list, including some combinations that immediately caught the attention of tennis fans. Among the latest additions are Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, Venus Williams and Alexander Bublik, as well as Maria Sakkari and Karen Khachanov.
The new teams add another layer of personality to a competition that has changed significantly after the US Open revamped its mixed doubles format. The event, scheduled for August 24-26 during Fan Week, has attracted more singles stars thanks to the shorter format and increased spotlight around the tournament.
The updated entry list includes Grand Slam champions, former world No. 1 players, established doubles specialists and several partnerships built around personal connections outside the court.
From husband-and-wife combinations to unexpected pairings between players from different generations, the 2026 edition is shaping up as one of the most diverse mixed doubles fields in recent years.
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The initial entry list was announced on July 27, but several notable names were added in the latest update. Teams will compete at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center before the singles main draw begins, with matches played under the new format featuring four-game sets, no-ad scoring and a 10-point match tiebreak instead of a traditional deciding set.
Venus Williams-Bublik and Svitolina-Monfils headline latest additions
Perhaps the most unexpected new partnership is Venus Williams teaming up with Alexander Bublik. The American legend, who has built one of the greatest doubles careers in tennis history with 14 Grand Slam titles and three Olympic gold medals, will join forces with one of the most unpredictable shot-makers on the ATP Tour.
The contrast between the two players makes the pairing particularly intriguing. Williams brings decades of experience at the highest level, while Bublik has developed a reputation for creativity, improvisation and an unconventional style that could make the duo one of the most entertaining teams in the draw.
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Another partnership attracting attention is Svitolina and Monfils. The married couple have been among the most popular figures on their respective tours for years, but their US Open mixed doubles appearance will give fans a rare opportunity to see them compete together in an official tournament setting.
Svitolina is a former world No. 3 and Olympic bronze medallist, while Monfils remains one of the most recognizable players of his generation. Their partnership combines experience, athleticism and a strong personal connection, adding another storyline to an already crowded field.
Maria Sakkari and Karen Khachanov also arrive with an interesting background. The Greek and the Russian were among the teams initially left out of the first announcement despite their high-profile status, and both publicly expressed disappointment after not receiving a place in the original entry list.
Their inclusion in the updated field gives them a chance to compete in a tournament that has quickly become a destination for some of the biggest names in tennis.
A revamped event attracting more elite names
The latest additions join an already loaded field featuring some of the biggest stars in the sport. Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic remain one of the headline partnerships, while Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev, and Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud are among the other major combinations.
The 2026 edition will also feature several teams combining singles success with doubles expertise. Katerina Siniakova, one of the most accomplished doubles players of her generation, will partner Wimbledon champion Henry Patten, while Gabriela Dabrowski and Harri Heliovaara bring together two players with major doubles credentials.
Former champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori will return after winning the 2025 title, when they defeated Swiatek and Ruud in the final. Their victory helped elevate the profile of the event after the US Open introduced the new format and increased prize money.
Other notable pairings include Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori, Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper, Leylah Fernandez and Frances Tiafoe, Alexandra Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli.
With more singles stars embracing mixed doubles, the 2026 US Open event continues to move away from being a secondary competition and toward becoming one of the most unpredictable and entertaining parts of the tournament schedule.
Confirmed pairs (original announcement, July 27)
| Team | Ranking (WTA) | Ranking (ATP) |
| Aryna Sabalenka / Novak Djokovic | No. 1 | No. 5 |
| Elena Rybakina / Taylor Fritz | No. 2 | No. 9 |
| Mirra Andreeva / Andrey Rublev | No. 5 | No. 16 |
| Iga Swiatek / Casper Ruud | No. 8 | No. 14 |
| Belinda Bencic / Flavio Cobolli | No. 14 | No. 8 |
| Diana Shnaider / Daniil Medvedev | No. 17 | No. 6 |
| Amanda Anisimova / Learner Tien | No. 10 | No. 19 |
| Alexandra Eala / Felix Auger-Aliassime | No. 20 | No. 4 |
| Leylah Fernandez / Frances Tiafoe | No. 34 | No. 20 |
| Taylor Townsend / Alexander Zverev | No. 2 (doubles) | No. 3 |
| Elena-Gabriela Ruse / Nuno Borges | No. 75 | No. 55 |
| Jessica Pegula / Jack Draper | No. 3 | No. 143 |
| Naomi Osaka / Kei Nishikori | No. 13 | No. 467 |
| Sara Errani / Andrea Vavassori | No. 11 (doubles) | No. 16 (doubles) |
| Katerina Siniakova / Henry Patten | No. 1 (doubles) | No. 2 (doubles) |
| Peyton Stearns / Preston Stearns | No. 58 WTA | N/R |
New pairs (confirmed August 3)
| Team | Ranking (WTA) | Ranking (ATP) |
| Karolina Muchova / Jakub Mensik | No. 6 | No. 17 |
| Anna Kalinskaya / Lorenzo Musetti | No. 20 | No. 13 |
| Emma Navarro / Tommy Paul | No. 26 | No. 21 |
| Maria Sakkari / Karen Khachanov | No. 33 | No. 39 |
| Katie Boulter / Alex de Minaur | No. 69 | No. 7 |
| Tatjana Maria / Valentin Vacherot | No. 79 | No. 18 |
| Elina Svitolina / Gael Monfils | No. 10 | No. 347 |
| Reese Brantmeier / Michael Zheng | No. 423 (doubles) | No. 113 |
| Venus Williams / Alexander Bublik | No. 106 (doubles) | No. 11 |
| Jelena Ostapenko / Marcelo Arevalo | No. 17 (doubles) | No. 7 (doubles) |
| Gabriela Dabrowski / Harri Heliovaara | No. 3 (doubles) | No. 1 (doubles) |
| Demi Schuurs / Julian Cash | No. 23 (doubles) | No. 13 (doubles) |
| Caty McNally / Robert Cash | No. 38 (doubles) | No. 43 (doubles) |
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Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
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