Schedule and where to watch Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams in the mixed doubles at the 2026 US Open
The first match of the Murcian in his return to competition will be in the mixed doubles at the US Open alongside a legend like Serena. We provide you with all the information: schedule and where to watch it.
Carlos Alcaraz is back. The highly anticipated return of the current world number three will take place in a scenario none of us would have imagined: in a mixed doubles format at the US Open 2026, a completely unexplored territory for the Murcian, and alongside a sports legend like Serena Williams. Together, they form the pairing that is capturing all the attention in a tournament held in the week prior to the final individual draws... and they already know when they will play their first match.
What time is Alcaraz's return to the circuit today in the mixed doubles of the US Open 2026?
You will be able to watch the match live of Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams in the first round at the US Open 2026 thanks to the streaming service offered by Bet365. You just need to open an account and make a first minimum deposit of €5. From there, you will have immediate access to all matches in the "Live" section, without needing to place a bet. You can watch it from any device.
| Match | Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams vs Opponent to be determined |
|---|---|
| Round | First round |
| Tournament | Mixed doubles US Open 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, August 25 |
| Time | 8:00 PM (2:00 PM local time) |
| Court | Centre Court |
| Where to watch on TV (Spain) | Movistar+ |
| Streaming | Movistar+ app |
Tennis lovers will be able to watch live a unique pair that might be remembered for years to come. Serena Williams, who already holds two Grand Slam titles in mixed doubles early in her career, will not compete in singles but will do so in this tournament with just one year of history, a US Open initiative to revitalize the discipline that worked wonderfully well last year. She will join forces with Carlos Alcaraz: it will be the first match on a big court for the Murcian after his wrist injury, in a match that generates tremendous anticipation.
There is some uncertainty about how Carlos Alcaraz will respond to the highest demands of the ATP circuit. Carlitos has never been out of action for so long: we haven't seen him return from an injury in such a sensitive area as the wrist, and he may need to regain some feel during his first hours on the court to approach his best version.
In this sense, respecting the differences from singles, mixed doubles offers him a unique chance to shake off the rust after so much time away from the courts, to feel a certain adrenaline in the air, and, to top it off, to pair up with someone who many consider the greatest figure in the history of women's tennis. That said, we still do not know their opponents, who will emerge from a qualifying round to be played tomorrow, Monday.
What time do Alcaraz and Serena Williams play today in the mixed doubles of the US Open 2026?
The match of Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams in the first round of mixed doubles at the US Open 2026 will take place starting at 8:00 PM next Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (at 2:00 PM local time). It will occupy prime time on Centre Court on a day where, most likely, if they win, both will have to double their efforts in order to meet the schedule of a draw that is condensed into just three days.
Where to watch Alcaraz's return to tennis with Serena Williams in the mixed doubles of the US Open 2026 today
The match can be followed in Spain through Movistar+, the operator with the broadcasting rights in Spain for the US Open 2026, both on dial 7 (the channel included in the Free Plan called +) and on the Sports channel, available on dial 64. It can also be viewed on the Movistar+ app; in Latin America, it can be followed through Disney+, as is customary in all Grand Slams.
In Punto de Break, you will also be able to follow the entire match live: we will be live with Carlos Alcaraz's return on our YouTube channel, while you can find the statements of the protagonists and the match report on our website.
Where to follow online Alcaraz's first match after his injury at the US Open 2026 today
In Punto de Break you will have the option to follow this match live: we will comment on the duel in real-time on our YouTube channel with our whole community, focusing on the feelings expressed by Carlos Alcaraz. Additionally, you will find all the details regarding this match on our website, with statements from Carlos and Serena and much more.
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