US Open's new mixed doubles format draws criticism

Explained: What is the US Open's new mixed doubles format and why is it facing criticism?
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced a new mixed doubles format for US Open 2025 in a bid to draw participation from more prominent singles players. The move has caused a massive uproar among the doubles players.
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The U.S. Open is making a big bet on the potential of mixed doubles, changing the format in ways that will draw curiosity and controversy.
US Open’s new mixed doubles format draws criticism as being more of an exhibition than a Grand Slam
The U.S. Open is moving its mixed doubles championship to the week before singles play begins, hoping a revamped format and $1 million prize will persuade top singles players to chase a Grand Slam doubles title.
US Open to revamp the mixed doubles event in 2025, offering $1 million prize for the winners
The US Open is moving its mixed doubles event to the week before the main tournament. The organizers hope that a fresh format and a $1 million prize will encourage top singles players to compete for a Grand Slam doubles title.
U.S. Open mixed doubles champions Errani and Vavassori call new event ‘profound injustice’
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Tennis: Australian Open rules out mixed doubles changes after US Open furore
The Australian Open on Thursday ruled out following the US Open's move to radically overhaul the mixed doubles competition and play it before the main tournament starts.
'Profound injustice' - US Open criticised over mixed doubles change
The US Open receives strong criticism following its decision to hold its mixed doubles competition as a standalone event before the start of the Slam.
US Open revamps mixed doubles format, increases prize money
The U.S. Open mixed doubles competition will now be played before the singles main draw, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Tuesday as it announced an overhaul of the category's format and an increase in prize money.
US Open's new mixed doubles format draws criticism as being more of an exhibition than a Grand Slam
The U.S. Open's plan to make its mixed doubles championship a smaller, shorter event aimed at persuading top singles players to compete was criticized Tuesday by doubles specialists who figure to get shut out of the new format.
Tennis Legend Rips U.S. Open For ‘Devaluing’ Mixed Doubles In New Format
Tennis legend Paul McNamee is not a fan of the U.S. Open’s “reimagined” format for mixed doubles. McNamee, who won four Grand Slam men’s doubles titles and was ranked No. 1 in the world in doubles, posted on social media: “Sets to 4 games in a Grand Slam?
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