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Serena Williams Returns to Tennis With Alcaraz
Serena Williams played tennis at the US Open again.
She had not played there for four years.
About 15,000 fans watched her on Tuesday.
Her partner was the young star Carlos Alcaraz.
They played mixed doubles and won their first match.
Later another pair beat them, so they went out.
Alcaraz said he felt nervous but really enjoyed it.
Big words
- doubles
- A tennis game with two players on each side
- partner
- The person who plays on your team
- nervous
- Feeling worried or shaky before doing something
- fans
- People who love watching a player or team
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