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US Open mixed doubles: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz team up

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will play together in the US Open mixed doubles, which begins on Tuesday. Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic are the top seeds.

  • Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz are paired in the mixed doubles draw.
  • Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic are the top seeds.
  • The main draw starts on Tuesday 25 August.

The second edition of the new-look mixed doubles tournament at the US Open begins on Tuesday, with Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz among the star pairings.

Williams, who returned to tennis in June, will team up with defending men's singles champion Alcaraz in New York. World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic are the top seeds, with Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz the second seeds.

The main draw starts on Tuesday 25 August, with play from 4pm BST on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The semi-finals and final will be played on Wednesday 26 August in a night session starting at midnight BST.

Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori are also in the draw. Qualifying takes place on Monday 24 August.

Why this matters: The mixed doubles event features several high-profile pairings, including Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz, which could draw significant attention.

What this means for you: UK viewers can watch the matches on Sky Sports Tennis.

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