FALSECarlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams are set to play mixed doubles together at the US Open
Serena Williams retired from professional tennis in 2022 and has shown no indication of returning to compete, so pairing her with Carlos Alcaraz in US Open mixed doubles is not credible.
The claim
Reports have suggested that Carlos Alcaraz could partner Serena Williams in mixed doubles at the US Open, with headlines claiming the hints are mounting.
What we know
Serena Williams announced her retirement from competitive tennis in 2022 following that year's US Open, describing it as her 'evolution' away from the sport. Since then she has not returned to any professional tour event, singles or doubles.
The US Open mixed doubles revamp
The US Open did introduce a new-look mixed doubles exhibition style event in recent years, inviting top singles stars to pair up for a short, high-profile competition. This has fuelled speculation about unusual pairings, but nothing links Serena Williams to such plans. It is worth noting that Venus Williams, not Serena, has made sporadic returns to competitive tennis, which may be the source of confusion.
Verdict
Without any official confirmation from the US Open, the USTA or the players themselves, and given Serena's clear retirement, the claim should be treated as speculative and unsubstantiated rather than an accurate reflection of confirmed plans.