Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
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Notable Quotes
"I'm playing next to the one and only Serena Williams, so what else can I do? Just enjoy and try to do the things she told me to do."
— Carlos Alcaraz , Athlete
"It's always amazing to be here. I never expected to be back on this court."
— Serena Williams , Athlete
"I think everyone could see I was really nervous, I double-faulted on the first point."
— Carlos Alcaraz , Athlete
Key People
Belinda Bencic is a Swiss professional tennis player and the 2021 Olympic champion.
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player who is considered one of the rising stars of the sport.
Flavio Cobolli is an Italian professional tennis player who competed against Zverev in the French Open final.
Serena Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion returning to competitive tennis.
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Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
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