Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing

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Interviewed during a change of ends, Alcaraz said: "I'm playing next to the one and only Serena Williams, so what else can I do? "I think everyone could see I was really nervous, I double-faulted on the first point," Alcaraz said after their opening win.

I never expected to be back on this court," Williams said. Discussing their dynamic, with a semi-final against Cobolli and Bencic to come, Frenchman Monfils said: "I'm a big fan of her game and mentality.

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Interviewed during a change of ends, Alcaraz said: "I'm playing next to the one and only Serena Williams, so what else can I do?
"I think everyone could see I was really nervous, I double-faulted on the first point," Alcaraz said after their opening win.
I never expected to be back on this court," Williams said.
Discussing their dynamic, with a semi-final against Cobolli and Bencic to come, Frenchman Monfils said: "I'm a big fan of her game and mentality.

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