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Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz to pair for U.S. Open mixed doubles
The U.S. Tennis Association awarded a wild-card entry to the duo as Williams makes her first appearance at the tournament since 2022.
The short version
- The U.S. Tennis Association announced a wild-card mixed doubles entry pairing Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz for the U.S. Open.
- The tournament represents Williams's first appearance at the U.S. Open since 2022, following her return to competition earlier this summer.
- Alcaraz is returning to action after recovering from a right wrist injury that kept him sidelined since April.
- It remains unconfirmed whether Williams will also accept a wild card to participate in the women's singles draw.
Key facts
- Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were awarded a wild card by the U.S. Tennis Association to compete together in the mixed doubles draw at the U.S. Open.[CBS News]
- The appearance marks Williams's first time competing at the U.S. Open since 2022.[CBS News]
- Carlos Alcaraz is entering the tournament to defend his singles title following an absence since April caused by a right wrist injury.[CBS News]
- The main draw for the mixed doubles competition is scheduled to start on Tuesday.[CBS News]
What remains uncertain
- Whether Serena Williams will use an available USTA wild card to enter the women's singles draw remains unconfirmed.[CBS News]