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Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing

Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing
BBC Sport Tuesday 25 August 2026, 23:25 UTC 1 min read
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Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
Alcaraz (ORG) Williams (PERSON) US Open (EVENT) Serena Williams (PERSON) Carlos Alcaraz (PERSON) New York (LOCATION) US (LOCATION)
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