Alcaraz and Serena among the 14 teams confirmed for the mixed doubles at the US Open.

Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams will form one of the most high-profile pairs in the mixed doubles tournament at the 2026 US Open, which has already confirmed 14 of the 16 teams that will compete. The great anticipation surrounding this partnership arises not only from the prominence of both players but also from Williams' return to Flushing Meadows, where she has not competed since 2022.

Among the confirmed pairs, the world number one Aryna Sabalenka and the legendary Novak Djokovic also stand out, and they are expected to be the top seeds based on their individual rankings. The event, which is being held again before the start of the main draw, offers a prize of one million dollars to the winning team, which has certainly captured the attention of the public and fans.

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, the champions from the previous edition, will aim to secure their third consecutive title and are one of the wildcard teams. The competition promises to be intense, especially with exciting pairings like Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, who finished in second place last year, and the new partnership between Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper, the latter being replaced due to injury. Elena Rybakina's participation is also in doubt, as the player suffered an injury prior to the tournament.

Felix Auger-Aliassime will team up with Filipino prospect Alex Eala, who is generating excitement among fans. The Canadian expressed his satisfaction at having the young player by his side, stating: “It’s a great opportunity, because obviously I didn’t play last year, but this time it’s interesting to feel the Eala effect and her fan base.” This partnership promises to bring a new dynamism to the tournament.

Among the surprises, Taylor Townsend and Alexander Zverev will form a duo, with Townsend reporting that Zverev's approach after a doubles event was unexpected. “He surprised me, actually. He asked me if I wanted to play after the Gael [& Friends] event,” Townsend revealed, explaining how the partnership came about spontaneously.

The mixed doubles title competition at the US Open will take place on August 25 and 26, with two additional teams to be decided through a qualifying tournament scheduled for August 24. Among the pairs vying for a spot are Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten, Gabriela Dabrowski and Harri Heliövaara, among others. There is high anticipation to see how the new partnerships will perform under the pressure of one of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world.