Serena Williams, Alcaraz set for US Open mixed doubles

NEW YORK (AP): Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to form a blockbuster mixed doubles partnership on her return to the US Open. The US Tennis Association (USTA) announced yesterday that Williams and Alcaraz had been awarded a wild card into the tournament. The mixed doubles main draw begins on Tuesday, with the winning team sharing US$1 million. It will be Williams’ first appearance at the US Open since 2022. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion returned to tennis this summer.