Serena Williams won't play US Open singles, in doubles with Alcaraz

NEW YORK -- Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the US Open.

The U.S. Tennis Association announced Saturday that Williams and Alcaraz had been given a wild card into the tournament. The mixed doubles main draw begins Tuesday, with the winning team sharing $1 million.

It will be Williams' first time playing at the US Open since 2022. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion returned to tennis this summer.

"Let's gooooo!" Alcaraz posted on X, with a fire emoji and tagging Williams.