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Top tennis stars team up for the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament, in photos

Aug 25, 2026, 1:46 PM

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, left, and Serena Williams, of the United States, talk on the court during...

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, left, and Serena Williams, of the United States, talk on the court during a mixed doubles match at the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the best tennis players in the world will play doubles specialists in the revamped 16-team U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament. A $1 million prize was added last year to attract top singles players to the competition.

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Top tennis stars team up for the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament, in photos