Serena Williams to Play Mixed Doubles with Carlos Alcaraz at US Open

Serena Williams will not compete in the singles draw at this year's US Open, choosing instead to focus on doubles events. The American tennis great, who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, is set to pair with Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz in the tournament's mixed doubles competition.

Mixed doubles pairs one male and one female player as a team, and the event traditionally draws prominent names from both the men's and women's tours at the US Open. Williams' partnership with Alcaraz, one of the sport's most closely watched players, is expected to attract significant attention from fans and media covering the tournament.

Beyond the mixed doubles pairing, Williams could also take the court in women's doubles alongside her older sister, Venus Williams. A reunion of the Williams sisters as a doubles team would be a notable storyline given their long, high-profile careers in professional tennis.

Serena Williams remains one of the most recognisable figures in the sport, and any appearance by her at a Grand Slam event, including in doubles competition, draws considerable interest. Further details on the pairing's schedule, including potential opponents for Williams and Alcaraz or for a possible Williams sisters team, have not yet been announced.