Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz thrill in US Open mixed doubles
Tennis legends Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz teamed up for a highly anticipated mixed doubles run at the US Open, thrilling crowds before being knocked out in the semifinals.
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Tennis legends Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz teamed up for a highly anticipated mixed doubles run at the 2026 US Open, marking Williams' return to competitive play at the tournament since her 2022 singles farewell. The duo, who received a wild card entry, thrilled crowds with their on-court chemistry and strong performance in their opening match.
Their campaign began successfully as they defeated the pairing of Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool in the first round. Alcaraz, returning from a wrist injury, expressed nervousness playing alongside the 23-time Grand Slam champion, but their partnership quickly blossomed, drawing significant attention and excitement from fans.
Despite their promising start and the immense crowd support, the superstar team's journey came to an end in the quarterfinals. They were defeated by the formidable duo of Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli with a score of 5-4(4), 4-1.
What each outlet emphasizes
- BBC: reporting on Alcaraz and Williams thrilling in US Open mixed doubles
- AP: covering Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz being knocked out of mixed doubles at the U.S. Open, and also mentioning Svitolina and Monfils reaching semifinals
- The Guardian: highlighting Serena Williams thrilling New York crowd on US Open return with Carlos Alcaraz
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