US Open's new mixed doubles format draws criticism

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'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.
US Open mixed doubles ‘cancelled’ as champions rage against ‘profound injustice’ of grand slam shake-up
US Open champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have added their voice to widespread criticism towards the “profound injustice” of the New York grand slam’s mixed doubles shake-up. This year’s tournament will dramatically overhaul the event long treated as an afterthought.
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.
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 singles play begins, hoping a revamped format and $1 million prize will persuade top players to chase a Grand Slam doubles title.
Fury as US Open chiefs announce mixed doubles revamp
In a dramatic move that was greeted with criticism in some quarters, US Open organisers said the mixed doubles event, using an amended rulebook, would now take place over two days of competition on 19-20 August at Flushing Meadows.
US Open changes mixed doubles format, aims to lure singles stars
The US Open is adjusting its mixed doubles schedule and offering $1 million in prize money in an effort to persuade top singles players to compete in the event.
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 set to be held over THREE weeks in groundbreaking Grand Slam move – with $1million prize on offer
THE US Open mixed doubles will take place the week BEFORE the singles tournament starts at Flushing Meadows – and carry a ...
U.S. Open mixed doubles: Grand Slam event moves to qualifying week with new format, more prize money
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US Open: Mixed doubles to take place before main tournament
The US Open mixed doubles competition will now be played before the singles main draw, the United States Tennis Association ...
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.
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Ons Jabeur shares funny plan she has in case she fails to become Grand Slam champion
Ons Jabeur is showing her funny side once again as the 30-year-old says if she fails to become a Grand Slam champion, she ...