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.
US Open revamps mixed doubles format, hoping to draw stars, fans: What to know
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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
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Tennis Legend Rips U.S. Open For ‘Devaluing’ Mixed Doubles In New Format
Tennis legend Paul McNamee is not a fan of the U.S. Open’s “reimagined” format for mixed doubles. McNamee, who won four Grand Slam men’s doubles titles and was ranked No. 1 in the world in doubles, posted on social media: “Sets to 4 games in a Grand Slam?
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.
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