Williams, Alcaraz exit US Open mixed doubles, married Monfils, Svitolina advance
NEW YORK: Serena Williams ’ return to Arthur Ashe Stadium came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as she and Carlos Alcaraz fell 5-4(4) 4-1 to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic in the US Open mixed doubles quarter-finals, their magic fading after an inspired early performance. The 23-times major winner had not competed at the crown jewel of American tennis since her tearful farewell from the sport in…
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were eliminated from the US Open mixed doubles quarter-finals on Tuesday, losing 5-4(4) 4-1 to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic. The 23-time major winner had not played at the US Open since 2022, as she returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time since her retirement. The 44-year-old Williams and 21-year-old Alcaraz sparked excitement with their early match against Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool, with Williams delivering a powerful 120 mph (193.1 kph) ace.
However, they struggled against the experienced Cobolli and Bencic, who will face Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils in the semi-finals. Cobolli praised the opportunity to play alongside Williams and Alcaraz, while Bencic expressed her shock at being paired with them. The Swiss-Italian duo's chemistry and understanding were key to their success.
Written by urgent.news from Business Recorder's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
