What happened: First-round and quarterfinal matches are set for Aug. 25, followed by the semifinals and final Aug. 26. The championship begins one week before the main draw.
Why it matters: The pairing brings two former US Open singles champions into a compressed event built around star partnerships. Four wins over two days would be required to claim the title.
By the numbers: The main draw has 16 teams. Matches through the semifinals use four-game sets; the final uses six-game sets, with no-ad scoring and a 10-point tiebreak replacing the third set throughout.
What to watch: Alcaraz and Williams are scheduled to begin Aug. 25, with a win sending them into a same-day quarterfinal.