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‘Don’t call it a grand slam’: Why has the US Open’s new mixed doubles format been so controversial?
The thought of the top men’s and women’s singles players teaming up is one that has often intrigued tennis fans around the world.
The new event wanted to use singles stars to put mixed doubles on a pedestal. Two masters of the discipline have stolen the show.
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The Mirror US on MSNCoco Gauff raises eyebrows after skipping US Open mixed doubles
Coco Gauff decided to skip the new-look mixed doubles tournament at the US Open this week, but has now signed up for a one-off exhibition match on Thursday night
The No. 1-ranked Sinner, the defending champion in singles at Flushing Meadows, was supposed to compete in mixed doubles with Katerina Siniakova.
The first week of the 2025 US Open gets started on Monday, Aug. 18 and the week will also feature the new look Mixed Doubles format.
American tennis executives hope to exploit commercial possibilities but doubles stars have labelled the event “a profound injustice”