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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.
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.
Roger Federer previews his US Open return with exhibitions alongside Andy Roddick, stressing he is not pursuing a competitive comeback like Serena Williams; he hasn’t played singles since Wimbledon 2021 and hopes to share a farewell moment with fans at Arthur Ashe.
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.
Serena Williams and Venus Williams were eliminated in the first round of the Cincinnati Open doubles, losing 2-6, 6-1, 8-10 to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. Williams described Kostyuk as ‘different’ and expressed admiration for her play (and Kostyuk’s backflips), while also noting Stearns’ hometown milestone. Williams continues her comeback ahead of the US Open.
At Wimbledon 2026, midterm grades reveal a tournament of surprises and resilience: Serena Williams’ comeback is impressive but curtailed by a knee injury as she exits doubles, while Naomi Osaka shocks Aryna Sabalenka to shake up the women's draw; Djokovic remains a durable title threat at 39, and a strong Czech contingent plus rising Americans keep the field competitive, even as injuries and scheduling critiques loom, including the WTA’s Saudi Arabia move and the Finals moving to Indian Wells.
Serena Williams withdrew from her Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus due to a knee injury after her singles return, posting an emotional caption and sharing photos of a wrapped knee and drained-fluid treatment. The wildcard pair were set to face Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra, marking their first Wimbledon doubles together since 2022, and Williams hinted at a hiatus to recover.
Serena Williams and Venus Williams pulled out of Wimbledon’s women’s doubles before their first-round match, ending their reunion 10 years after their last doubles appearance. Serena had just returned to Grand Slam play in singles, but said a knee issue left her unable to compete, prompting the decision to withdraw along with Venus. The pair, who have six Wimbledon doubles titles together, had their first-round match unscheduled as a result, marking an end to their Wimbledon run for now.
Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Wimbledon women’s doubles with Venus Williams due to a knee injury, saying she did everything possible to be ready but the knee isn’t up to doubles. The move comes amid her comeback after a four-year layoff, during which she played singles and doubles, and postpones their bid for a seventh Wimbledon doubles title as she continues to recover.
Serena Williams pulled out of Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus at the last minute because of a swollen knee, ending their hopes of playing Saturday; she posted photos showing knee bandaging and drained-fluid syringes, thanked Wimbledon officials, and did not announce her next steps as the tour moves to the US Open.
Serena Williams’ knee swelling during her singles return has kept a potential Wimbledon doubles reunion with Venus uncertain, but their match against Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra was added to Saturday’s order of play with no court allocated yet. If Williams is fit, organizers expect a late-slot on one of Wimbledon’s show courts after the singles, with a wildcard keeping the option open.
Novak Djokovic urged fans and critics to cool it on judging Serena Williams as she returns to Wimbledon after nearly four years, noting she’s 44 with two children and isn’t yet at peak form after a long layoff. Williams lost in the first round to Maya Joint but showed competitive play, and Djokovic praised her greatness and expressed hope she continues competing, potentially in doubles with Venus and perhaps at the U.S. Open.