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 ...
US Open hit with backlash for ‘profound injustice’ as Grand Slam makes controversial change
US Open organisers have been criticised for changing the schedule of their mixed doubles competition. The New York-based ...
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Reigning champs Sara Errani, Andrea Vavassori rip US Open over revised mixed doubles
Errani and Vavassori hit out at the US Open after they made some major changes to their mixed doubles tournament.
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 ...
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 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's new mixed doubles format draws criticism as being more of an exhibition than a Grand Slam
The plan announced Tuesday calls for mixed doubles to be contested on Aug. 19 and 20, during the week when the qualifying rounds for men’s and women’s singles are being held. Main draw play in ...
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US Open revamps mixed doubles format, hoping to draw stars, fans: What to know
Here are the four major changes the USTA announced on Tuesday: Instead of 32 teams, the draw will be limited to 16 with eight of those teams getting ... that mixed doubles can be a big hit with ...
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US Open's new mixed doubles format draws criticism as being more of an exhibition than a Grand Slam
NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ...