Serena Williams thrills New York crowd on US Open return with Alcaraz

Serena Williams made a return to the US Open, partnering with Carlos Alcaraz in the mixed doubles competition in New York. Despite thrilling the crowd with her performance, the high-profile pairing was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles event. Williams, the former women's world No 1, demonstrated she remained a competitive force rather than merely a nostalgic attraction.