US Open's new mixed doubles format draws criticism

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
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, 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 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 d
Fury as US Open chiefs announce mixed doubles revamp
US tennis chiefs announced a radical overhaul of the US Open's mixed doubles on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), unveiling plans to stage the competition as a standalone event in the week before the main men's and women's singles draws get under way.
'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 ...
U.S. Open mixed doubles champions Errani and Vavassori call new event ‘profound injustice’
The Italians have criticized the revamped tournament, which will allow players to enter based on singles ranking.
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