Serena to play US Open mixed doubles with Alcaraz - but not singles!

The dream team of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz have signed up to the US Open mixed doubles championship, but the American great won't be playing in the women's singles.

Williams had made her comeback after a four-year hiatus at Wimbledon in June, while Alcaraz has been out with an ongoing wrist issue.

Serena Williams will play mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz in her return to US Open  Toronto Star

Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.

Serena Williams teams up with Alcaraz in U.S. Open mixed doubles  Reuters

The duo have won a combined 46 Grand Slam titles in singles and doubles.

Serena Williams will pair up with Carlos Alcaraz for the mixed doubles at the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open

Aug 17, 2026; Mason, OH, USA; Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine and Peyton Stearns of the United States in their doubles match during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images 22 Aug 2026 10:21PM Aug 22 : Serena Wi

Serena Williams won't play US Open singles, in doubles with Alcaraz  ESPN

The two tennis stars will take the court with a combined 46 Grand Slam titles in singles and doubles.