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Alcaraz and Serena now know who their potential opponents could be in their debut mixed doubles at the 2026 US Open

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 24 Aug 2026
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Many were surprised to see the mixed doubles draw of the US Open 2026 as they noticed that Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams still did not have an assigned rival, as it would come from a qualifying round. Being the second edition of this tournament, perhaps many do not know that the organization established a qualifying phase that will take place this Monday, August 24, on the GrandStand court, from which the two pairs will emerge to complete the final draw.

One of them will face Muchova and Mensik, while the other will have the historic honor of facing the high-profile duo made up of Alcaraz and the younger of the Williams sisters. There is great anticipation to see what the Spaniard and the American can do together, but contrary to what one might think, their debut will be very challenging as they will have to face a pair of seasoned doubles specialists, who will also come in with rhythm and confidence after having passed a preliminary round.

Alcaraz and Serena will have to face doubles specialists

Names like Routliffe and Glayspool, Mladenovic and Arévalo, Pavic and Krunic, or Siniakova and Patten will be strong candidates for the title if they manage to get through this initial filter, as the routines in doubles are always important and they play it with regularity and success throughout the year. 

The two pairs that qualify for the final draw from this qualifying phase will have to come out victorious from two matches, as two semifinal and final draws have been organized. Therefore, there are 8 pairs vying for that coveted spot in the final mixed doubles draw of the US Open 2026, which will allow them to face Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams this Tuesday, August 25. Expectations and excitement are at an all-time high in the tennis world.

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