Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz drop quarterfinal match after opening-round win in US Open mixed doubles
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Key Points:
- Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz teamed up in mixed doubles at the US Open, winning their first-round match 5-3, 4-1 against Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool in front of an enthusiastic Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd.
- Williams and Alcaraz lost in the quarterfinals to fourth-seeded Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli, 5-4 (7-4), 4-1, with Bencic and Cobolli dominating the second set to secure their semifinal spot.
- The win marked a significant comeback for both players: Williams returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time since her 2022 pre-retirement singles final, while Alcaraz played his first competitive match since an April wrist injury.
- Alcaraz showed initial nerves but settled into the match, expressing relief and excitement about returning to competitive tennis after nearly five months sidelined.
- Bencic and Cobolli remain undefeated in the tournament and will face Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils in the semifinals.
