What record did Rajeev Ram set at the 2026 US Open?

Rajeev Ram set the US Open record by appearing in his 26th consecutive men’s doubles draw at the 2026 tournament.

Ram’s achievement concerns draw appearances, not consecutive match wins or consecutive titles. A player appears in a tournament draw after entering the competition, whether the player advances deep into the event or loses early.

The streak made Ram the record holder for consecutive US Open men’s doubles draws. It also highlighted his unusual longevity in one of tennis’s four major championships, where the doubles field changes substantially from year to year.

Ram was a major doubles champion before this record-setting appearance, but the statistic is separate from the number of titles he has won. It counts his continuous participation in the US Open men’s doubles competition across 26 editions.