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  "title": "Serena Williams will played mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz in her return to the US Open",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/serena-williams-will-played-mixed-doubles-with-carlos-alcaraz-in-her-2591690",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-08-22T14:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
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    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/us-open-serena-williams-alcaraz-mixed-doubles-d9dd12a1113606255398fe9c16d46bec"
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  "account": "Serena Williams will partner with Carlos Alcaraz for her return to the U.S. Open, creating a formidable mixed doubles team. The U.S. Tennis Association granted Williams and Alcaraz a wild card invitation to the tournament, set to commence on Tuesday. This will be Williams' first appearance at the U.S. Open since 2022, following a hiatus since the summer of 2022. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, has recently returned to professional tennis this summer. Meanwhile, Alcaraz, who was sidelined since April due to a right wrist injury, announced his intent to defend his U.S. Open singles title.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed…",
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        "title": "Serena Williams will played mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz in her return to the US Open",
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        "title": "Williams and Alcaraz to play US Open mixed doubles",
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        "title": "Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz will play mixed doubles at the U.S. Open",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Serena Williams will play mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz in her return to US Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/serena-williams-will-play-mixed-doubles-with-carlos-alcaraz-in-her",
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