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US Open revamps mixed doubles format, hoping to draw stars, fans: What to know
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.
Fury as tennis’ US Open chiefs announce mixed doubles revamp
A radical overhaul will see it staged as a standalone event in the week before the men’s and women’s singles. Read more at straitstimes.com.
U.S. Open takes Grand Slam tennis to a new scheduling frontier with mixed doubles move
Moving a Grand Slam event into its qualifying week takes the biggest tournaments in tennis into unexplored territory.
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.
Tennis Legend Rips U.S. Open For ‘Devaluing’ Mixed Doubles In New Format
The USTA announced Tuesday a “reimagined” mixed doubles format that will be moved to the first week of the U.S. Open from Tuesday, August 19–Wednesday, August 20. All matches will be played in Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium and the event will be featured during primetime ESPN and international broadcast coverage.
'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'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.
Mixed doubles change at US Open branded a ‘profound injustice’ by defending champions
The mixed doubles competition at this year’s US Open will be held earlier than normal in the hope of showcasing some of ...
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John Millman says out loud what US Open is trying to do with big mixed doubles change
John Millman doesn't want to sugarcoat anything a big move announced this week as the former Australian tennis star says the ...
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Doubles top-10 Ellen Perez blasts US Open over treating doubles players as 'trash'
"Tell us that you think doubles players are trash, that tradition is overrated and job opportunity is a thing of the past ...
US Open revamps mixed doubles format and adds $1 million prize in quest to get singles stars to play
The U.S. Open is moving its mixed doubles championship to the week before the tournament begins, hoping a revamped format and $1 million prize will persuade top singles players to chase a Grand Slam ...
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US Open Mixed Doubles Changes Spark Mixed Reactions
Shorter sets, quintupled prize purses, mixed response from players. The post US Open Mixed Doubles Changes Spark Mixed Reactions appeared first on Front Office Sports.