{
  "id": 3443705,
  "title": "Alcaraz and Williams thrill in US Open mixed doubles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/alcaraz-and-williams-thrill-in-us-open-mixed-doubles-3443705",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T06:18:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
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    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/alcaraz-and-williams-thrill-in-us-open-mixed-doubles/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams made an electrifying duo at the US Open mixed doubles event, delighting the crowd of around 15,000 spectators at Arthur Ashe Stadium. This was Alcaraz's first competitive match since April, following a wrist injury, while the 23-time Grand Slam champion was back in New York for the first time since her 2022 break from the sport. Despite the revamped mixed doubles format, which has been criticized for favoring top singles players, the atmosphere was thrilling, and both Alcaraz and Williams played with smiles on their faces.\n\nThe duo emerged victorious in their opening match against Great Britain’s Lloyd Glasspool and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe, winning 5-3 4-1. They quickly clicked, winning eight of the final nine games in their first match. However, they were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Italy's Flavio Cobolli and Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic, who won 5-4 (7-4) 4-1.\n\nFor Alcaraz, playing alongside the legendary Serena Williams was a dream come true. He admitted he was nervous before stepping onto the court, but found himself enjoying the experience after just a couple of games. Williams, on the other hand, was thrilled to be back in her home slam. She expressed her amazement at being able to return to Arthur Ashe Stadium and appreciated the energy and excitement of the crowd.",
  "summary": "Enjoy it – and do what Serena Williams tells you to. That was how Carlos Alcaraz settled back into competitive action at the US Open, partnering the American great as she returned to her home slam after a four-year absence. The tournament’s revamped mixed doubles format has attracted criticism for favouring the allure of the […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Williams-Alcaraz fall in US Open mixed quarter-finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/williams-alcaraz-fall-in-us-open-mixed-quarter-finals",
        "published": "2026-08-26T01:16:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Alcaraz and Williams thrill in US Open mixed doubles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/alcaraz-and-williams-thrill-in-us-open-mixed-doubles",
        "published": "2026-08-26T02:24:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Alcaraz returns to action in iconic partnership with Williams",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/alcaraz-returns-to-action-in-iconic-partnership-with-williams",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:21:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Alcaraz and Williams thrill in US Open mixed doubles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/alcaraz-and-williams-thrill-in-us-open-mixed-doubles-3473202",
        "published": "2026-08-26T09:11:11.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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