Top tennis stars team up for the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament, in photos

Top tennis stars are participating in the revamped 16-team U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament, incentivized by a $1 million prize added last year. In the opening round, Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz secured a victory against Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool with a score of 5-3, 4-1. This event brings together elite singles players and doubles specialists, featuring high-profile competitors including top seeds Novak Djokovic as they compete in the prestigious New York tournament.