US Open: Tennis legends Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz to pair for mixed doubles

A star-studded mixed doubles pairing has been announced for the 2026 US Open, featuring tennis legends Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz.

Williams, a 44-year-old icon with 23 Grand Slam singles titles, will make a notable appearance alongside the young Spanish sensation Alcaraz. Williams had previously retired from the sport after the 2022 US Open but made a comeback in June. Alcaraz, 23, is the reigning men's singles champion at the US Open and aims to secure his third title in New York.

This "dream team" adds significant buzz to the mixed doubles competition, scheduled for August 25-26. The event will also showcase other top-tier players, including world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka partnering with veteran Novak Djokovic, and American stars Jessica Pegula teaming up with Taylor Fritz.

Alcaraz, who recently announced his return to the tour after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury, is considered one of the most exciting prospects in the new generation of tennis stars. Williams, who has won six of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at Flushing Meadows, also holds a US Open mixed doubles title from 1998 with Max Mirnyi, and two women's doubles titles with her sister Venus.