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Serena Williams returns to US Open in mixed doubles pairing with Carlos Alcaraz
The 44-year-old ten-time US Open champion is competing in the tournament's revamped mixed doubles event.
The short version
- Serena Williams made her return to the US Open for the first time since 2022, competing in mixed doubles alongside Carlos Alcaraz.
- The pair faces Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool in the first round of the revamped event, which also includes Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic.
- Williams, who unretired earlier this year at age 44, is not competing in the singles draw.
- The mixed doubles event concludes on Wednesday night, with the winning team receiving a $1 million prize.
Key facts
- Serena Williams partnered with Carlos Alcaraz for her first US Open match since 2022.[Associated Press]
- Williams and Alcaraz drew Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool in the opening round.[Associated Press]
- Williams is not competing in the singles event at Flushing Meadows.[Associated Press]
- The mixed doubles field also features a partnership between Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic.[Associated Press]
- The mixed doubles semifinals and final are scheduled for Wednesday night, with $1 million awarded to the winning team.[Associated Press]