Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will play together in the US Open mixed doubles at Flushing Meadows after receiving a wildcard, tournament organisers announce. The pairing brings together Williams’ return to competitive Grand Slam play and Alcaraz, who is entering the event as the defending men’s singles champion.

Multiple outlets report that this will be Williams’ first competitive appearance at the US Open since 2022. Some coverage also notes Williams’ broader comeback context and recalls her return to tennis earlier this season. Other reports highlight Alcaraz’s current status, including that he is managing a wrist issue, alongside his decision to compete in mixed doubles.

While outlets differ slightly in emphasis—some foreground the “dream team” narrative, others focus on the players’ recent form and health—they agree on the central development: both Williams and Alcaraz are confirmed for the US Open mixed doubles event via a wildcard.