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Czech duo Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik defeated Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6, 10-6 to win the US Open mixed doubles title. It was their first Grand Slam championship as a team, sealed with a strong tie-break performance. The pair saved two match points in the semifinals en route to the final.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were eliminated from the US Open mixed doubles quarterfinals, losing to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic. The defeat ended Williams' emotional return to Arthur Ashe Stadium, her first appearance at the tournament since retiring in 2022. Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka also suffered a first-round upset, while Roger Federer returned for a farewell exhibition.
Serena Williams will return to the US Open for the first time since 2022, partnering with Carlos Alcaraz in mixed doubles. The duo received a wildcard into the main draw, where champions earn $1 million. Alcaraz is set to defend his men's singles title, while Williams will not compete in singles.
