Williams, Alcaraz advance in US Open mixed doubles, Djokovic, Sabalenka stunned
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were eliminated in the U.S. Open mixed doubles quarter-finals on Tuesday, falling 5-4(4) 4-1 to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic. Williams, 44, returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium after her farewell from the sport in 2022, while Alcaraz, 21, had not played since April due to injury. The former 23-time major winner and Alcaraz initially impressed, winning the opening round against Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool, but were overwhelmed by the ice-cold Cobolli and Bencic in the final.
Cobolli and Bencic, who will face Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils in the semi-finals, credited their opponents for making the match an honor.
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