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Williams, Alcaraz exit US Open mixed doubles in quarterfinal
Tennis legend Serena Williams and US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz were eliminated from the mixed doubles tournament at Flushing Meadows on Friday. The star pairing fell to Italy's Jannik Cobolli and Switzerland's Belinda Bencic in the quarterfinal round.
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Williams and Alcaraz's bid for a mixed doubles title came to an end when they were defeated by Cobolli and Bencic in a quarterfinal clash at the US Open. The result marked an early exit for the high-profile team, which had drawn considerable attention as one of the tournament's marquee pairings.
Cobolli and Bencic advanced to the semifinal round following their victory, where they will face married couple Elina Svitolina of Ukraine and Gael Monfils of France. The semifinal matchup sets up an intriguing contest between the Italian-Swiss combination and the husband-and-wife team.
The mixed doubles event at the US Open continues to draw top players seeking an additional title at the year's final Grand Slam tournament. Cobolli and Bencic's progression keeps them in contention for the championship, while Williams and Alcaraz exit the competition after their unexpected loss in the last eight.