Serena Williams to skip U.S. Open singles in favor of mixed doubles

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images) Questions about Serena Williams' status in singles competition at the U.S. Open can cease, as the U.S. Tennis Association on Saturday announced Williams would compete alongside Carlos Alcaraz next week in a star-studded mixed doubles team. Making her return to the event where she has won six individual titles and two doubles championships, this will mark Williams' f