Alcaraz and Serena leave their show in the history of the US Open until the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles
It is an iconic image, one of those that remains in the history of tennis and sports. Two figures of universal dimension, together. The best advertising spot for the racket circuit, a blessing for the US Open, which brought together the legend Serena Williams44 years old, and on crack Carlos Alcaraz23.
Thirty Grand Slam singles titles at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. Plus the 14 doubles and 2 more mixed that the American adds. The Spaniard contributes seven singles, who on this same stage lifted the first trophy and became the youngest number one in men’s tennis.
He has made history again, because this mixed double with Serena Williams remains in the retina of the fans. The best prize. Plus, they had a blast on their respective comebacks. For Alcaraz, the end of the tunnel of four months without competition due to the wrist injury. The North American had said goodbye to this plant in 2022, when everyone thought it was a withdrawal that has specifically quarantined this campaign.
They enjoyed it because they are passionate about tennis, which they really wanted, and they had the complicity of fans dedicated to them, in victory and defeat. They beat the New Zealander in the round of 16 Erin Routliffe and the british Lloyd Glasspool by 5-3 and 4-1 in 58 minutes. With a spectacular comeback from 1-3 and two set points against in a limping start.
Without nerves, more united, they collided with a very solid duo, in excellent shape. Finalist in Cincinnati, last week, and world number six, previously finalist at Roland Garros and in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon, the Italian Flavio Cobolli He played it with his good friend Alcaraz. Since they were little.
He encouraged his partner, the Swiss Belinda Bencicto win 5-4 (7-4) and 4-1 in 55′, qualifying for the semifinals, against the Ukrainian Elina Svitolina and the french Gael Monfils.
The show is over. Surely people wanted more, but Carlos Alcaraz He has the challenge ahead of him to return to performing at his highest level, to defend the title of champion to the extent he can after not having been able to prepare it as he would like.
“I’m playing alongside the one and only Serena Williams. What else can I do? Enjoy! Trying to do what he tells me,” said Alcaraz. She confirmed that he was a good disciple and listened to him. The reflection of the enthusiasm with which they both faced this opportunity, which was contagious to everyone.
