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.

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

The Russian pairing of Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev came out on top against the Serbian duo of Olga Danilovic and Novak Djokovic. Venus Williams has won multiple titles in women's singles and doubles at the US Open during her career, although a mixed doubles title has remained elusive.