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Carlos Alcaraz returned to competition at the US Open, teaming with Serena Williams in mixed doubles while continuing to manage a wrist issue believed to be tenosynovitis; he wears a compression sleeve, is seeded second, and says he is mentally ready for five-set matches as he leans on his team and his recent practice to regain form.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were eliminated in the US Open mixed doubles quarterfinals by Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli after playing back-to-back matches on opening night, highlighting criticisms of the event’s schedule and suggesting longer breaks or an extended format; the duo had won their opener against Routliffe/Glasspool before the quarterfinal loss, with Cobolli/Bencic resting longer. The article notes Alcaraz’s return from wrist injury and Williams’s limited recent playing time, wonders about Alcaraz’s singles prospects, and mentions Djokovic and Zverev underwhelming in mixed doubles as the draw opens the way for fresh challengers. The 2026 US Open main draw begins Aug 30.
The US Open 2026 reimagines mixed doubles as a TV-friendly, sub-48-hour event with night-session semifinals and final, plus a new qualifying round and a significantly boosted prize pool for mixed doubles (and doubles) to attract more attention; the overhaul accompanies a broader Fan Week with exhibitions while many top singles players skip or withdraw, and the article notes Jakub Mensik and Karolina Muchova winning the mixed doubles title.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz brought joy to the US Open as a playful mixed-doubles duo, donning matching purple, winning their debut against Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool before losing to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli; both stars are in comeback phases—Williams returning this year after a four-year break and Alcaraz coming back from injury—capturing the match’s celebratory vibe.
Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina advanced to the US Open mixed doubles semifinals with a tense 5-4 (6), 4-5 (3), 10-8 win over Siniakova and Patten. The pair, married since 2021 and nearing a retirement for Monfils, showed strong chemistry and a memorable shot in the tiebreak, as they chase a potential $1 million prize with at least $250,000 for reaching the semifinals.
Serena Williams returns to the US Open with Carlos Alcaraz in mixed doubles, winning their opener but being eliminated in the quarterfinals by Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli (5-4(4), 4-1). Alcaraz was rusty after a four-month injury layoff, and Williams, 44, hinted at future doubles possibilities.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz delivered a high‑voltage mixed‑doubles showing at the US Open, rallying from 3–1 down to win their opening match in the revamped fast‑four format, then losing in their next outing to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli. Alcaraz’s lingering right wrist issue left his serve below peak and exposed some rust, but the on‑court chemistry and star power provided a blockbuster moment on a day dominated by singles stars in the tournament’s new doubles setup.
Serena Williams returned to the US Open in the revamped mixed-doubles format alongside Carlos Alcaraz, delighting crowds with a strong first-round win before being eliminated in the quarterfinals by Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic; the celebrity-forward format drew big crowds but continues to face criticism for prioritising singles stars over doubles specialists, while Alcaraz used the event for match practice following a wrist injury.
The 2026 US Open mixed doubles tournament runs Aug. 25–26 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with a $1 million prize and features stars like Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz with Serena Williams. ESPN networks (ESPN2 and ESPN) will air the matches, with streaming options for cord-cutters via DIRECTV’s free trial or Sling TV passes. The schedule on Aug. 25 starts around 10 a.m. ET, including Williams–Alcaraz on Arthur Ashe, with the final set for Aug. 26; defending champions Errani/Vavassori and Pegula/Fritz are among the other pairs, and matches are described as best-of-three sets (a set needing four games to win in the article).
Married tennis stars Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils advanced to the US Open mixed doubles semifinals, extending their successful partnership at Flushing Meadows.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will team up in the US Open mixed doubles as one of the tournament’s last three wild cards, marking Williams’ return to Flushing Meadows since 2022 and Alcaraz’s comeback from a wrist injury while also entering the singles; the event starts Aug. 25 with qualifying Aug. 24.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will compete in the US Open mixed doubles after receiving a main-draw wildcard, marking Williams’ return to competition and Alcaraz’s return from a four-month wrist absence. The event runs Aug 24–26, ahead of the singles tournament, and features a field that includes notable pairings, with the format having been tweaked last year to include more singles stars, shorter sets and 10-point tiebreaks. Defending doubles champions Errani/Vavassori are the only doubles specialists to receive a main-draw wildcard, while others will go through qualifying or wildcard routes.
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will team up for the US Open mixed doubles in 2026, part of a revamped, star-driven format that attracted big appearance fees. The six highest-ranked mixed-doubles teams earn direct entry, eight receive wildcards, and two spots come from a qualifying round on Aug. 24. Defending champions Errani and Vavassori aim to defend their title, while others like Alcaraz, Sinner and Serena Williams’ participation remain uncertain. The move has boosted interest and ticket sales despite ongoing debates about the event’s approach.
Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo captured the Wimbledon mixed doubles title, a rare Open Era achievement that places Ostapenko among a select group who have won Grand Slams in singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles, with Wimbledon adding extra meaning after her junior title at the same venue.
In a dramatic Olympic mixed doubles semifinal, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin rallied to edge defending champions Italy 9-8 and advance to the gold medal game against Sweden, securing the United States’ best finish in the event and a chance at the Olympic title.