Williams and Alcaraz's US Open Mixed Doubles Run Ends in Quarter-finals

Serena Williams made a highly anticipated return to the US Open alongside partner Carlos Alcaraz, captivating the New York crowd in the reimagined mixed doubles competition. The star pairing, boasting a combined 30 Grand Slam singles titles, secured a first-round victory.

However, their journey in the mixed doubles concluded in the quarter-finals with a defeat to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli. Williams, playing on Arthur Ashe Stadium nearly four years after what was thought to be her final match, was met with enthusiastic applause, underscoring her enduring legacy in the sport.