US Open 2026: Williams and Alcaraz dazzle in mixed doubles; Federer, Wawrinka celebrated
Williams and Alcaraz impress despite early exit
Serena Williams made a triumphant return to the US Open, teaming with Carlos Alcaraz in the mixed doubles competition. The pair thrilled the New York crowd with their bright display, though their campaign fell short as they exited the tournament. Their pairing proved to be one of the standout attractions of the mixed doubles draw at Flushing Meadows.
Svitolina and Monfils advance; British contingent progresses
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils secured their places in the mixed doubles semifinals, continuing their strong showing in the tournament. Meanwhile, British players including Heather Watson, Dart, and Jones advanced through qualifying rounds, underlining the depth of talent from the home nations at this year's championship.
Federer and Wawrinka honoured at Flushing Meadows
Tennis legends received special recognition at the US Open, with Roger Federer celebrated in an exhibition match marking his return to the venue. Stan Wawrinka, announcing his retirement, expressed his gratitude to New York and the tournament despite not receiving a wildcard invitation, reflecting on his enduring connection to the championship.
Today's tennis headlines
- Federer celebrated in US Open return for exhibition — espn.com
- Serena, Alcaraz out in mixed doubles at US Open — espn.com
- Svitolina, Monfils into US Open mixed semifinals — espn.com
- Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Serena Williams thrills New York crowd on US Open return with Alcaraz — theguardian.com
- GB's Dart and Jones advance in US Open qualifying — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Wawrinka: 'Forever grateful' to N.Y., US Open — espn.com
- Retiring Wawrinka 'forever grateful' to US Open despite no wildcard — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Inside Bianca Andreescu's hard-fought road back to the US Open — espn.com
- Vondrousova appeals to Cas against four-year ban — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- ‘There was a lot of doubt and pain’: Arthur Fery on his dream Wimbledon run and the next step — theguardian.com
- Watson among Britons through in US Open qualifying — feeds.bbci.co.uk