5 best moments from US Open mixed doubles on Day 2 of 2026 US Open

Mixed doubles took center stage on Day 2 of the US Open. There were the teams comprised of singles players and the doubles’ specialist teams.

Tennis fans came from near and far to watch, and they were definitely entertained.

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1. Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic win a long rally

Fans got goosebumps watching the duo walk out on the court.

Though Sabalenka and Djokovic ultimately lost the match against Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten, this rally with the current and former World No. 1s coming out on top was memorable.

2. Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz covered all of the court

Again, fans got all the feels when Serena and Carlos walked out on the court. Who would have thought this dream team would ever play together?

The court coverage on this point was incredible.

3. Belinda Bencic, Flavio Cobolli amuse and entertain

Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli won the mixed doubles title at Indian Wells this year so they are seasoned singles and doubles players.

August 25, 2026; New York, United States; Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic and Italy’s Flavio Cobolli react during their mixed doubles round of 16 match against Taylor Townsend of the U.S. and Germany’s Alexander Zverev. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images

Bencic has also played mixed with her Swiss compatriot Roger Federer. Cobolli offered a funny soundbyte of those who compare him to Federer.

After the duo defeated Williams and Alcaraz, the cameras caught Bencic’s daughter waving at them.

4. Mirra Andreeva makes Andrey Rublev admission

Mirra Andreeva tells the world that she once had a crush on her partner Andrey Rublev. Rublev greeted the news with a hug for Andreeva.

The pair defeated the defending US Open mixed doubles champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.

5. Elina Svitolina and the showman Gael Monfils do not disappoint

The husband and wife duo of Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils were a joy to watch.

Monfils, the eternal showman on the court who is retiring at the end of the season, pulled out another fantastic shot from his bag of tricks.

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