Serena Williams’ return to Arthur Ashe Stadium came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as she and Carlos Alcaraz fell 5-4(4) 4-1 to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic in the U.S. Open mixed doubles quarter-finals, their magic fading after an inspired early performance.
The 23-times major winner had not competed at the crown jewel of American tennis since her tearful farewell from the sport in 2022, and fans erupted in
