Williams and Alcaraz eliminated in US Open mixed doubles quarterfinals

U.S. Open bracket analysis: Carlos Alcaraz gets a nightmare start, Aryna Sabalenka faces odyssey

The New York Times • 27 août 21h11

Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka face challenging first-round opponents as the U.S. Open singles draws are revealed, with analysts highlighting potential hurdles in the early rounds.

U.S. Open mixed doubles: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz steal show in defeat as singles stars triumph

The New York Times • 26 août 04h58

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz teamed up to defeat Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool in a mixed-doubles match on the first day of the U.S. Open, before later losing in the second round.

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of mixed doubles at the U.S. Open

NBC Sports • 26 août 00h18

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz lost to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in the mixed doubles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open, ending their brief run after a debut win.

US Open 2026: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz return in mixed doubles

BBC • 25 août 23h25

Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams teamed up for mixed doubles at the US Open but were eliminated in the quarterfinals, highlighting the tournament's new format that favors singles stars.

US Open mixed doubles 2026: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz given wildcard draw

BBC • 22 août 14h24

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz have been granted a wildcard entry into the US Open mixed doubles draw, joining a field that includes several high-profile singles players.

Serena Williams won't play US Open singles, in doubles with Alcaraz

ESPN • 22 août 14h19

Serena Williams will return to the US Open in mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz after receiving a wild card, while she will not compete in the singles draw.