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Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz agree as Serena Williams puts pair in their place
Carlos Alcaraz agrees with Andy Murray on just how nerve-wracking it is to team up with Serena Williams as a doubles pairing. Williams made her return to the US Open on Tuesday when she partnered with Alcaraz in the mixed doubles competition.
TL;DR
- Carlos Alcaraz felt nervous playing mixed doubles with Serena Williams at the US Open.
- Alcaraz's nerves were similar to Andy Murray's experience when partnering with Williams in 2019.
- Alcaraz, returning from a wrist injury, found Williams made it easier to enjoy the competition.
- Alcaraz stated he focused on following Williams's instructions during their matches.
- Williams and Alcaraz were defeated in the mixed doubles quarter-finals.
- Alcaraz will proceed to compete in the men's singles event.