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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz eliminated from US Open mixed doubles

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were defeated in the mixed doubles quarterfinals by Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli at the U.S. Open. The pair, who had previously defeated Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool, participated in the tournament's experimental mixed doubles format.

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Why It Matters

The match marks the return of Serena Williams to the U.S. Open court and Carlos Alcaraz to competitive play following a four-month injury absence.

Key Facts

  • Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz lost the mixed doubles quarterfinals to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli with a score of 5-4 (4), 4-1.
  • The mixed doubles format at this tournament features sets to four games, with a tiebreaker at 4-all and a 10-point tiebreaker in place of a third set.
  • The final match on Wednesday night will use traditional sets to six games.
  • The winning team of the mixed doubles tournament receives $1 million in prize money.
  • Carlos Alcaraz returned to competition after a four-month absence due to a right wrist injury.
  • Serena Williams, age 44, stated she does not plan to play singles tennis.
  • Serena Williams previously won the U.S. Open mixed doubles title in 1998 with Max Mirnyi.
  • Serena and Venus Williams have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles together, including two U.S. Open titles.

Who's Mentioned

locationU.S. Open“Grand Slam tennis tournament”personFlavio Cobolli“Professional tennis player”personBelinda Bencic“Professional tennis player”personCarlos Alcaraz“Professional tennis player, age 23”personSerena Williams“Professional tennis player, age 44”