Serena Williams won't play US Open singles, in doubles with Alcaraz
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Key Points:
- Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz have received a wild card to compete as a mixed doubles team at the US Open, marking Williams' return to the tournament since 2022.
- Williams will not participate in the singles event, with her wild card instead awarded to Sofia Kenin; she may still compete in doubles with her sister Venus.
- Alcaraz, the two-time US Open men's champion ranked No. 2, is also returning to defend his singles title after recovering from a wrist injury.
- The US Open mixed doubles format was revamped last year to a two-day, 16-team event aiming to attract top singles players, with a $1 million prize for the winning team.
- Other notable mixed doubles teams include Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz, as well as Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic, with several changes made due to player withdrawals.
