Williams and Alcaraz eliminated in US Open mixed doubles quarterfinals
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were eliminated in the mixed doubles quarterfinals of the U. S. Open in New York on 27 August, ending their brief partnership after a debut win. According to reports, they fell to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli.
The pair had entered the tournament after receiving a wildcard for the mixed doubles draw, announced on 23 August. They opened the event by defeating Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool on the first day, as reported by The New York Times. The singles draws also paired defending champion Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka with challenging first-round opponents, a detail highlighted by The New York Times.