Serena Williams may be on the verge of one of the most sensational comebacks in world tennis, with rumors intensifying about a possible partnership with Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open Mixed Doubles Challenge. Despite her bitter farewell at Wimbledon, where she was eliminated in the first round by Maya Joint and was forced to withdraw from the doubles tournament due to a knee injury, the American legend promises that she has not yet said her last word on the courts.
Williams confirmed the abrupt end of her participation in Wimbledon with an enigmatic message: “All I can say is: stay tuned for a city near you…”. This statement left fans in suspense and reignited expectations surrounding a potential return to the big stage, particularly at the US Open, four years after her retirement at the home Grand Slam.
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According to Jon Wertheim, in statements alongside Andy Roddick during the Served program, the US Open organization is determined to ensure the return of the 23-time Grand Slam champion to Flushing Meadows. Wertheim revealed: “I know there are plans for her. I think people in New York and the USTA are really keen to see her play anything.” The excitement is palpable, especially after Williams did not compete in the US Open since 2022, when she was defeated in the third round by Ajla Tomljanović, a match that marked the end of her career—although she herself has described her exit from the circuit as an ‘evolution.’
The possibility of Williams returning through the US Open Mixed Doubles Challenge alongside Carlos Alcaraz was also raised by Wertheim: “Whether in mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz, doubles, or all three,” he stated, implying that Serena's return seems inevitable. Williams, for her part, does not hide her admiration for the young Spaniard. In an interview with ABC, she confessed: “He is doing incredible things. I am a huge fan of Carlos. I always call him when he plays to support him.”
The US Open Mixed Doubles Challenge, introduced in 2025, revolutionized the calendar by bringing together big names from singles tennis, such as Alcaraz (partnered with Emma Raducanu), Iga Swiatek, and Casper Ruud, among others, in a battle for the one million dollar prize. Despite criticism from doubles specialists, who felt their territory was being invaded, it was the specialists themselves — Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani — who triumphed in the inaugural edition, defeating Ruud and Swiatek in the final.
Should Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz team up in 2026, all signs point to them being the major highlight of the season, with the tournament set to kick off on August 23, a week before the main draw of the New York Grand Slam. The bar is set high, but Williams' presence promises to turn the event into a true media phenomenon.
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