Alcaraz and Serena Team Up at U.S. Open | Pro Tennis News

Carlos Alcaraz makes his long-awaited U.S. Open return after a four-month wrist injury layoff, ready to defend his title — but the real buzz is his surprise mixed doubles pairing with Serena Williams, joining elite teams like Djokovic/Sabalenka and Fritz/Rybakina. It’s Serena’s first U.S. Open since 2022, though her singles hopes are slim — Venus got a wild card instead. The revamped mixed doubles, now in Week 1 with a hefty prize, features last year’s champs back to defend. Meanwhile, Alcaraz’s biggest rival, Jannik Sinner, pulls out with a knee injury, delaying their much-anticipated clash — another chapter in a rivalry sidelined by injuries. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bfec3f43bcdd55f2