Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka suffered an early elimination from the US Open mixed doubles competition after losing their opening-round match on Tuesday in New York. Despite taking an early lead, the high-profile pair could not maintain their momentum against the formidable duo of Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten.
Strong Start Followed by Tiebreak Defeat
Djokovic and Sabalenka started the contest on a positive note by securing the opening set 4-1. However, Siniakova and Patten responded strongly in the second set, claiming it 4-2 to force a deciding match tiebreak. In the tiebreak, Siniakova and Patten dominated the play, closing out the victory with a 10-2 score. The match concluded on match point when Siniakova, the top-ranked women's doubles player, delivered a clean ace against Djokovic's serve.
Focus Shifts Entirely to Singles Campaign
Following their early departure from the mixed doubles draw, both Djokovic and Sabalenka will shift their full attention toward their respective singles events at the tournament. Both players remain focused on competing for another singles title as the US Open progresses.
