Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz fall in US Open mixed doubles quarterfinal

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were eliminated from the US Open mixed doubles quarterfinal on August 26, 2026, losing 5-4(4), 4-1 to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic. It marked Williams' return to Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time since her retirement farewell in 2022. Cobolli and Bencic will next face married couple Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils in the semifinal.