Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams were knocked out of the U.S. Open mixed doubles event on Tuesday during the quarterfinals [1, 4].
The elimination of this high-profile pairing marks the end of one of the tournament's most anticipated storylines, as the duo sought a title in New York.
The pair faced fourth-seeded Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli [1, 2] at Flushing Meadows – Corona Park [1, 3]. The match lasted 55 minutes [5], ending after a tight first-set tie-break [1, 5].
Alcaraz and Williams reached the last eight of the competition [4] before their defeat. The loss removes them from contention for the mixed doubles championship, which carries a prize of $1 million for the winners [3].
The 2026 tournament [6] has seen significant attention on the mixed doubles draw, particularly with the inclusion of Williams and Alcaraz. Their run ended in the quarterfinals, leaving Bencic and Cobolli to advance in the bracket [1, 4].
“Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams were knocked out of the US Open mixed doubles event on Tuesday.”
The exit of Alcaraz and Williams reduces the star power of the mixed doubles draw as the tournament progresses. While the pairing generated significant viewership and interest, the victory for Bencic and Cobolli reinforces the competitive depth of the seeded players in the 2026 field.
