Serena Williams teams up with Carlos Alcaraz in US Open mixed doubles

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz have been granted a wild card to compete together in the mixed doubles at the 2026 US Open, as announced by the US Tennis Association on Saturday. It marks Williams's first appearance at the US Open since 2022, following her return to tennis this summer; she will not be playing singles but may partner her sister Venus in the women's doubles. The mixed doubles main draw begins on Tuesday, with the winning team sharing a $1 million prize.