Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz out of mixed doubles at US Open

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were knocked out of the mixed doubles quarterfinals at the U.S. Open on August 26, losing to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 5-4 (4), 4-1. The duo had previously won their debut match together, defeating Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool. Williams, making her return after four years, expressed surprise at being back on court, while Alcaraz noted his nerves after a lengthy injury layoff. The tournament structure features sets to four games, with the final match reverting to traditional sets to six games.

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