Serena Williams will return to the U.S. Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz

August 22, 2026 / 10:56 AM EDT

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Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.The U.S. Tennis Association announced Saturday that Williams and Alcaraz had been given a wild card into the tournament. The mixed doubles main draw begins Tuesday.It will be Williams' first time playing at the U.S. Open since 2022. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion returned to tennis this summer.

Serena Williams reacts to a winning point during a women's doubles match at the Cincinnati Open, Aug. 17, 2026, in Mason, Ohio.