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In Photos | US Open 2026: Serena Williams-Carlos Alcaraz exit mixed doubles in quarter-finals

Updated On: 26 August, 2026 04:08 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz's US Open 2026 mixed doubles campaign came to an end on Tuesday as the star pairing suffered a 5-4(4), 4-1 quarterfinal defeat to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli at Arthur Ashe Stadium (Pics: AFP)

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Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz (Pic: AFP)
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz (Pic: AFP)
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Williams and Alcaraz made many early errors, allowing the Swiss-Italian duo to gain control of the opening set. Cobolli held his nerve during the tie-break before sealing the set with an ace
Williams and Alcaraz made many early errors, allowing the Swiss-Italian duo to gain control of the opening set. Cobolli held his nerve during the tie-break before sealing the set with an ace
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Bencic and Cobolli were even more clinical in the second set, committing no unforced errors as they completed a convincing victory and brought an end to Williams and Alcaraz's run
Bencic and Cobolli were even more clinical in the second set, committing no unforced errors as they completed a convincing victory and brought an end to Williams and Alcaraz's run
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The defeat marked an emotional return to the US Open for Williams, who had not competed at the tournament since her farewell to professional tennis in 2022
The defeat marked an emotional return to the US Open for Williams, who had not competed at the tournament since her farewell to professional tennis in 2022
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The 44-year-old received a rousing reception from a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium as fans welcomed her back to the venue after a three-year absence
The 44-year-old received a rousing reception from a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium as fans welcomed her back to the venue after a three-year absence
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While Williams will not feature in the women's singles draw at the US Open, Alcaraz will now turn his focus to his highly anticipated title defence on the men's side
While Williams will not feature in the women's singles draw at the US Open, Alcaraz will now turn his focus to his highly anticipated title defence on the men's side

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