Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will start US Open mixed doubles against team from qualifying

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will face an opponent in the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship after being drawn to compete against a team from the qualifying tournament. This is Williams' first appearance at the U.S. Open since 2022. Alcaraz has previously won the men's title twice. The mixed doubles tournament has a first-round and quarterfinals on Tuesday, with semifinals and final on Wednesday.

The winning team will share a $1 million prize. The qualifying tournament, introduced this year, provides an opportunity for doubles specialists to compete. Notable teams include Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic as the No. 1 seed, and Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz seeded No. 2.