Alcaraz and Williams thrill in US Open mixed doubles

Enjoy it - and do what Serena Williams tells you to. That was how Carlos Alcaraz settled back into competitive action at the US Open, partnering the American great as she returned to her home slam after a four-year absence. The tournament's revamped mixed doubles format has attracted criticism for favouring the allure of the sport's top singles stars at the expense of established doubles players. But the crowds turned out, creating a terrific atmosphere for the tournament's headline act, with about 15,000 people packed into Arthur Ashe Stadium. All four doubles specialist pairings lost to a team of singles players on Tuesday, while Alcaraz and Williams fell in the quarter-finals. Seven-time major winner Alcaraz was playing his first competitive match since April after injuring his wrist, w