Serena Williams and Alcaraz fall in US Open mixed doubles clash
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz teamed up for mixed doubles at the US Open but were beaten by Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic. The pair lost the match 5-4 (7-4), 4-1.
An unusual pairing took to the court at the US Open, as former world number one Serena Williams joined forces with current top men's player Carlos Alcaraz for a mixed doubles encounter.
The duo faced Italy's Flavio Cobolli and Switzerland's Belinda Bencic, ultimately falling short in the contest. The final score read 5-4 (7-4), 4-1 in favour of their opponents.
The matchup drew attention primarily because it brought together two players from different eras and specialities into a single team — one of the most accomplished players in the sport's history alongside one of the current leading men's competitors. The US Open's mixed doubles event has traditionally attracted singles-focused stars looking to take part in an additional discipline during the tournament.
Despite the defeat, the appearance of Williams and Alcaraz together generated interest among tennis fans, given how rare such a pairing is on tour.
