Bulgarian tennis player Aleksandrov Donski and his British partner Jan Choinski secured a 7-6(5), 6-4 victory against American opponents Martin Dam and Mackenzie McDonald in the first round of the US Open men’s doubles tournament, according to reports from Paragraf.bg and Sportal.bg. Entering the main draw as alternates just hours before the match, the duo overcame a second-set deficit to advance to the next round, where they will face either the fifth-seeded team of Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski or the pairing of Arthur Reymond and Luca Sanchez.
Aleksandar Donski and Jan Choinski Clinch Opening Win at US Open
According to Sportal.bg, Aleksandar Donski marked his Grand Slam debut with a straight-sets victory alongside partner Jan Choinski on September 4, 2026. The unseeded pair defeated Martin Dam and Mackenzie McDonald 7-6(5), 6-4 in New York. Donski and Choinski gained entry into the main draw as alternates following the withdrawal of Alejandro Tabilo and Diego Hidalgo, as reported by Paragraf.bg. The match lasted through a tightly contested opening set that finished without a single break of serve before the Bulgarian-British tandem claimed the tiebreak 7-5 on their fifth set point.
Overcoming a Second-Set Deficit in New York
According to match reports from both Sportal.bg and Paragraf.bg, the second set featured a dramatic shift in momentum after Donski and Choinski squandered four early break points. The American duo capitalized by breaking serve to build a 4-1 lead. Responding immediately, Donski and Choinski mounted a five-game winning streak to overturn the deficit and close out the set at 6-4, securing the match in two sets.
Did you know?
Aleksandar Donski and Jan Choinski learned they were entering the US Open main draw as alternates less than 24 hours before stepping onto the court, according to Sportal.bg.
Next Round Opponents and Ranking Impact
Following their victory over Dam and McDonald, Donski and Choinski advance to the second round of the US Open doubles tournament. Paragraf.bg notes that their next opponents will be decided by the outcome of the match between fifth seeds Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski and the team of Arthur Reymond and Luca Sanchez. The win guarantees Donski a new career-high ranking; according to the initial match reports, the live rankings place him at No. 80, climbing 10 positions from his previous standing of No. 90 in the ATP doubles rankings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Aleksandar Donski play with at the US Open?
Aleksandar Donski competed alongside British partner Jan Choinski in the men’s doubles draw.
How did Donski and Choinski qualify for the main draw?
According to Paragraf.bg, the pair entered the main draw as alternates after the withdrawal of Alejandro Tabilo and Diego Hidalgo.
What was the score of the first-round match?
Donski and Choinski defeated Martin Dam and Mackenzie McDonald with a score of 7-6(5), 6-4.
Who are their potential opponents in the second round?
They will face either the fifth-seeded team of Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski or the pairing of Arthur Reymond and Luca Sanchez.
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