US Open mixed doubles 2026: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz given wildcard draw

Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, will partner Carlos Alcaraz in the mixed doubles at the 2026 US Open at Flushing Meadows, with the pair receiving a wildcard entry. Williams has been making her return to tennis since June 2026, four years after stepping away from the sport, and most recently lost in three sets to Maya Joint in her singles comeback at Wimbledon. She will not compete in the singles draw at the US Open, as she missed out on the final wildcard spot.