Serena Williams is back at the US Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz
Summary
Serena Williams is playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz at the 2026 U.S. Open, her first match at this Grand Slam since 2022. They face Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool in the first round, with the mixed doubles final offering a $1 million prize.Key Facts
- Serena Williams returned to the U.S. Open in 2026 to play mixed doubles, not singles.
- Her partner is Carlos Alcaraz, the defending men’s singles champion.
- They play against Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool, one half of the reigning women’s doubles champions.
- The mixed doubles event is in its second year with a new format.
- Another notable mixed doubles team includes Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic.
- Serena Williams has won 10 U.S. Open titles: six singles, two doubles with Venus, and one mixed doubles.
- Carlos Alcaraz has won the men’s singles U.S. Open twice.
- The semifinals and final take place Wednesday night, with the winners earning $1 million.
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