India, Aug. 23 -- Serena Williams is set for another high-profile return to the US Open after being handed a mixed doubles wildcard alongside defending men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz, creating one of the most eye-catching partnerships at this year's tournament. Tournament organisers confirmed on Saturday that Williams and Alcaraz will compete together at Flushing Meadows, marking the 44-year-old American great's first competitive appearance at the US Open since 2022.

Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, returned to competitive tennis earlier this year after nearly four years away from the professional circuit. Her latest appearance came alongside elder sister Venus Williams in the women's doubles at the Cincinnati Open...