The much-talked-about pairing of Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz fell to an early exit in the US Open’s mixed doubles competition on Tuesday, losing their first-round match and failing to win a set.

After a rough start to the year, Świątek (+310) is now basically neck and neck odds-wise with Sabalenka (+290), who is, again, the defending US Open champion. If anyone can unseat Sabalenka, it sure feels like Świątek is the most likely to do it.

Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz face Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula in first round of revamped tournament at Flushing Meadows

Carlos Alcaraz is set to enter the US Open with the momentum of his recent Cincinnati Open victory, aiming to claim the prestigious title. However, as he prepares for his debut, the young Spanish sensation appeared visibly frustrated during a practice session.

Fran Jones credits Carlos Alcaraz approach for helping her qualify at US Open - The British number four came through qualifying in New York for the first time.

Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz’s all-star partnership was brought to a premature end as they were beaten in the first round of the revamped US Open mixed doubles.

The world No. 1 aims to extend a 21-match win streak at hard-court majors—and renew his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz—in Flushing Meadows.

Tennis fans got treated to pure magic at the US Open mixed doubles, but sometimes even wizardry can’t save you from a disappointing exit. Carlos Alcaraz pulled off what might be the shot of the tournament – maybe the year – leaving his partner Emma Raducanu looking like she’d just witnessed actual sorcery.