Sabalenka and Djokovic fall in first match as the US Open mixed doubles begins

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic were defeated in their opening match as the mixed doubles tournament began at the U.S. Open in New York. Despite a strong start, the star singles players were unable to sustain their momentum against a specialized doubles pairing.

After winning the first set, Sabalenka and Djokovic ultimately lost 1-4, 4-2 (10-2) to the team of Katerina Siniakova and partner He. Following the early exit in the mixed doubles draw, the pair's remaining title prospects at the tournament rest on their respective singles campaigns.