Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz Eliminated from U.S. Open Mixed Doubles

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz exited the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament after losing in the quarterfinals to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli on August 27, 2026. The match ended with scores of 5-4 (4), 4-1, marking a disappointing end for the duo, who had previously won their opening match together.

Williams, returning to competitive tennis after a four-year hiatus, and Alcaraz, who was back after a four-month injury layoff, initially garnered excitement from fans. Despite their star power, they struggled against Bencic and Cobolli, with Alcaraz admitting to nerves after a long absence from the court.

Earlier in the tournament, top seeds Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were also eliminated, losing to Henry Patten and Katerina Siniakova. Meanwhile, Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils advanced to the semifinals, becoming the first team to secure a spot in that round.