Alcaraz and Williams thrill in US Open mixed doubles
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams thrilled spectators at the US Open with their mixed doubles performance. Alcaraz, who had not played competitive tennis for months after injuring his wrist, returned to action partnering the seven-time Grand Slam champion. The revamped mixed doubles format, which favors top singles players over established doubles players, drew a large crowd to Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Despite losing in the quarter-finals, Alcaraz and Williams played with enthusiasm, with Alcaraz praising Williams for her mental strength. Williams, who had not competed in a US Open singles tournament since 2022, expressed delight at returning to the Arthur Ashe Stadium. The controversial format saw top-ranked singles players like Djokovic and Sabalenka eliminated early, while the doubles specialists advanced further.
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