{
  "id": 3467520,
  "title": "Williams, Alcaraz exit US Open mixed doubles, married Monfils, Svitolina advance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/williams-alcaraz-exit-us-open-mixed-doubles-married-monfils-svitolina",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-26T08:16:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436600/williams-alcaraz-exit-us-open-mixed-doubles-married-monfils-svitolina-advance"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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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."
}