Mixed Doubles Mayhem: When Stars Collide, But Not Always in Fashion The US Open's mixed doubles tournament has long been an intriguing anomaly, where singles legends are thrust into the doubles realm with varying degrees of success.
This year's inaugural round saw some high profile exits, including the disappointing loss of Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka to Henry Patten and Katerina Siniakova.
The mixed doubles format has undergone significant changes in recent years, with organizers attempting to make it more appealing by shrinking the field and giving it a standalone slot on the calendar.