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Williams & Alcaraz Triumph in Mixed Doubles Debut
26 Aug
Summary
- Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz secured a mixed doubles victory.
- Both players are making significant returns to competitive tennis.
- The pair advanced to the quarterfinals in their first match.
Tennis stars Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz kicked off their mixed doubles campaign with a decisive win at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The acclaimed pair defeated Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool in their opening match, securing a spot in the quarterfinals.
Williams, a six-time US Open singles champion, marked her return to Flushing Meadows, while Alcaraz, the youngest male to achieve a career Grand Slam, rejoined competitive play after a five-month absence due to a wrist injury. Despite an initial setback, the duo rallied to clinch the first set and dominated the second, ultimately winning their match in just 58 minutes.
Their next challenge will be against the fourth-seeded pair, Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli, in the quarterfinals.
