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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.
Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has been granted a wildcard entry into the singles draw, marking her return to Grand Slam tennis after six years away from the sport.
Serena Williams, the 44-year-old tennis legend with 23 Grand Slam singles titles and two children, has announced her return to professional tennis after nearly four years. She will start at the Queen's Club Championships in England on a wild card in women's doubles, a move widely seen as a stepping stone toward Wimbledon and possibly the US Open. The comeback has generated excitement across the tennis world, with players and analysts praising her competitive spirit.
