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Serena Williams and Alcaraz Pair for U.S. Open Mixed Doubles

8/27/2026

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Summary

Williams Teams Alcaraz

Serena Williams teams with Carlos Alcaraz in mixed doubles after receiving a U.S. Open wild card.
Mixed doubles champions will split a $1 million prize if they win.
Williams and sister Venus earned a women's doubles wild card for their 10th U.S. Open appearance.
Alcaraz returns from a four-month wrist injury suffered at the Barcelona Open.
Women’s doubles first round begins Sept. 3 after Serena’s Wimbledon knee injury.

Summary

Williams Sisters' Quest

The sisters could become the oldest Grand Slam doubles champions at ages 44 and 46 if they win.
They hold a flawless 14-0 record in Grand Slam doubles finals.
They have won three Olympic gold medals in women’s doubles for the United States.
Their partnership has never lost a major doubles final, highlighting unique dominance.

History

Historical Context

Navratilova became the oldest major champion in 2003 at age 46, winning mixed doubles at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Her example shows that players in their forties can still win Grand Slams, a benchmark Serena (44) and Venus (46) cite while competing with Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open mixed doubles.

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Williams Teams Alcaraz

Serena Williams teams with Carlos Alcaraz in mixed doubles after receiving a U.S. Open wild card.
Mixed doubles champions will split a $1 million prize if they win.
Williams and sister Venus earned a women's doubles wild card for their 10th U.S. Open appearance.
Alcaraz returns from a four-month wrist injury suffered at the Barcelona Open.
Women’s doubles first round begins Sept. 3 after Serena’s Wimbledon knee injury.

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